Of All Things, Skyscrapers! –

In ‘Skyscraper!’ (German title: ‘Der Boy’), an ambitious country lad moves to the big city to make his mark and impress his fiancée. As a publicity stunt for a department store, he attempts a life-threatening feat: he scales the outside of a skyscraper – without a safety net or a safety platform.

• Year of release: 1923
• Starring & Directed by Harold Lloyd (co-directed with Fred C. Newmeyer)
• Genre: Silent comedy / Action slapstick
• Running time: approx. 73 minutes

Highlight:

The iconic scene in which Lloyd hangs from the hand of a giant clock high above the streets.

A breathtaking masterpiece full of thrills, wit and virtuoso stunt acrobatics that continues to thrill audiences of all ages to this day!

This silent classic, accompanied by a fitting supporting programme, will be performed live on the grand piano by silent film pianist Richard Siedhoff, whilst the film runs through the historic 16mm projector.

• Film introduction by Christopher Scholz

in cooperation with the Laufende Bilder e.V. association & the Metropolis Orchestra Berlin