Watch The City Slicker

The City Slicker is a silent film from 1918, directed by Gilbert Pratt and starring Harold Lloyd, 'Snub' Pollard, and Bebe Daniels. The film follows the story of Harold, a young man from the country who travels to the city to sell his father's produce. Despite his naivete, Harold is determined to prove himself in the big city and win the heart of Bebe, a pretty young girl he meets on the train.

The movie opens with Harold bidding farewell to his family and setting off on a train to the city. It becomes clear early on that Harold is not accustomed to the ways of the city when he is easily swindled out of his train ticket by a pair of con artists. He eventually makes it to the city and is immediately thrown into a world of chaos and confusion.

As Harold wanders through the city streets, he encounters a number of colorful characters, including a pickpocket who steals his wallet and a group of street performers who convince him to join in their act. Despite these setbacks, Harold remains undeterred and continues to search for a way to sell his father's produce.

One of the highlights of the film comes when Harold accidentally stumbles into a high society party. It is here that he first meets Bebe and falls head over heels in love with her. The scene is played for laughs as Harold bungles his way through the party, unaware of the social norms and etiquette required in such settings.

As the film progresses, Harold and Bebe become closer, but their budding romance is threatened by the arrival of Bebe's ex-boyfriend, a jealous and dangerous man who will stop at nothing to win her back. The climax of the film is a thrilling chase scene, with Harold and 'Snub' Pollard pursuing the villain through the streets of the city.

The City Slicker is a classic Harold Lloyd film that showcases his talent for physical comedy and his ability to create sympathetic and relatable characters. While the film is over 100 years old, it still manages to entertain and delight audiences today, serving as a testament to Lloyd's enduring legacy as one of the greats of silent cinema.