About High and Dizzy

High and Dizzy is a silent comedy short film released on October 17, 1920. It was directed by Hal Roach and stars Harold Lloyd. This film tells the story of a small-town doctor who ends up drunk with a fair lady and navigates precarious ledges of skyscrapers after consuming too much booze.

Making / Production

Produced by Hal Roach, the film is one of many Harold Lloyd "glasses" comedy shorts, in which Lloyd's character was distinguished by his spectacles. The stunts performed in the film are a combination of Lloyd's daring and clever editing techniques by T.J. Crizer, the film editor.

Actors

• Harold Lloyd: Played the role of The Doctor. His comedic timing and slapstick antics, especially in drunk scenes, were impressive.
• Mildred Davis: Played the role of The Girl. Her performance added charm and a sense of innocent mischief to the film.
• Roy Brooks: Played the role of The Boyfriend. His performance added a layer of conflict and comedy to the story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is one of the 'thrill comedies' for which Harold Lloyd is famous, combining slapstick with hair-raising stunts.
• Stunt work atop high buildings was a popular feature of silent comedy films, but it was Lloyd who became most identified with this kind of risky comedy.

Quotes

• "It's not the fall that hurts - it's the sudden stop!"
• "I'd walk up to my neck in scotch for you!"
• "I'm not as think as you drunk I am."

Music, Soundtrack

As a silent film, High and Dizzy did not have a full-fledged audio soundtrack. However, live music was often produced during screenings, especially in larger theaters. The musical accompaniment would emphasize the mood of a scene, from comedic shenanigans to perilous stunts.