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      The Milky Way

      Released Feb 7, 1936 1h 29m Comedy List
      Reviews 58% 250+ Ratings Audience Score When milquetoast milkman Burleigh Sullivan (Harold Lloyd) knocks out middleweight champion boxer Speed McFarland (William Gargan) by mistake, he attracts a tremendous amount of media attention. Always looking to exploit a new angle, seedy boxing promoter Gabby Sloan (Adolphe Menjou) convinces Sullivan to leave behind his comfortable career at Sunflower Dairy and become a professional boxer. Little does Sullivan know that Sloan is setting him up for a fall! Read More Read Less

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      Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine Best Harold Lloyd picture in many years; the star coasts along in a very funny comedy of situation, surrounded by a cast that makes most of the laughs but lets them fall around him. Apr 20, 2020 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine Harold Lloyd is no immortal in the Chaplin sense, but just the same a great many people will probably find The Milky Way much funnier than Modern Times. It is a good deal faster than the Chaplin film, and there are no overtones of social despair. Sep 25, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Many say this is Harold Lloyd's best talkie. Rated: C+ Apr 24, 2009 Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Fine later (sound) Harold Lloyd has some stylish touches. Rated: 3/5 Nov 1, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member The funniest boxing movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member One of Harold Lloyd's better forays into the sound era, an entertaining movie with some well cast co-stars for Harold to play off. Though not a classic in the way that many of his silent film were, this is well worth a look for fans. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member harold lloyd's best comedies Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Uneven but charming Lloyd vehicle about a timid milkman set up to be a middleweight contender. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Possibly this is more for fans of Harold Lloyd like myself because its not as good as his silent films, but its still a fun one for anyone interested in old comedies. I had quite a few laughs and the story is decent enough. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review james f First Harold Lloyd I've seen that's a talkie. I found the blonde's wisecracks to be amusing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis When milquetoast milkman Burleigh Sullivan (Harold Lloyd) knocks out middleweight champion boxer Speed McFarland (William Gargan) by mistake, he attracts a tremendous amount of media attention. Always looking to exploit a new angle, seedy boxing promoter Gabby Sloan (Adolphe Menjou) convinces Sullivan to leave behind his comfortable career at Sunflower Dairy and become a professional boxer. Little does Sullivan know that Sloan is setting him up for a fall!
      Director
      Leo McCarey
      Screenwriter
      Grover Jones, Frank Butler, Richard Connell
      Production Co
      Paramount Pictures
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 7, 1936, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 11, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 29m
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