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Never Weaken is a 1921 American silent comedy short film starring Harold Lloyd, who also co-directed the film with Fred Newmeyer. The plot follows a young man who mistakenly believes his romance is doomed and stages an elaborate suicide attempt in an office building. It is known for its extended sequence of Lloyd dangling from a skyscraper, a precursor to his 1923 film "Safety Last!"
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Who stars in the silent short film Never Weaken?
The film stars the iconic silent comedian Harold Lloyd in his famous "glasses" persona. He also co-directed the short alongside Fred Newmeyer.
What is Harold Lloyd doing in the famous building sequence in Never Weaken?
Lloyd's character mistakenly believes his romance is doomed and stages an elaborate suicide attempt inside an office building. This culminates in a thrilling sequence of him dangling from girders high above the city streets.
When was Never Weaken released?
The comedic short was released in 1921. It served as a major precursor to his famous feature film "Safety Last!" which featured a similar, scaled-up building-climbing climax.
Is Never Weaken considered a comedy or a thriller?
It is primarily a comedy, but it heavily incorporates elements of action and suspense. The thrilling pacing of the finale helped pave the way for action-comedies in Hollywood.
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