description For Heaven's Sake Overview
For Heaven's Sake is a 1926 silent comedy film directed by Sam Taylor and starring Harold Lloyd as J. Harold Manners, a carefree millionaire who unwittingly becomes the benefactor of a downtown mission and falls in love with its operator's daughter. The film was among Lloyd's most commercially successful features and exemplifies his comedic persona of the optimistic, bespectacled everyman navigating chaotic situations.
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Where can I watch For Heaven's Sake (1926)?
For Heaven's Sake is available on Blu-ray as part of Harold Lloyd home video collections and periodically streams on services like The Criterion Channel. The film has been restored as part of broader Harold Lloyd preservation efforts coordinated through the Harold Lloyd Trust.
Who stars in For Heaven's Sake and who directed it?
Harold Lloyd stars as J. Harold Manners alongside Jobyna Ralston as the mission worker. The film was directed by Sam Taylor, one of Lloyd's frequent collaborators during his peak silent-era years.
How does For Heaven's Sake compare to Harold Lloyd's other silent comedies?
For Heaven's Sake was one of Lloyd's biggest commercial hits, released in 1926 between The Freshman (1925) and The Kid Brother (1927). While Safety Last! (1923) remains his most iconic film, For Heaven's Sake was reportedly among the highest-grossing films of 1926.
What are the famous stunt sequences in For Heaven's Sake?
The film's climactic sequence involves Lloyd's character causing chaos among a group of young men at a mission, leading to elaborate physical comedy. Lloyd was known for performing his own dangerous stunts, and this film features several set pieces characteristic of his 'thrill comedy' style.
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