Knockout Laughs: Harold Lloyd’s Milky Way (1936)

Dive into "The Milky Way," a 1936 black-and-white sound comedy gem, edited and titled by Hoey Lawlor, where Harold Lloyd shines as Burleigh Sullivan, a timid milkman thrust into the wild world of boxing. Directed by Leo McCarey, this slapstick riot—adapted from a Broadway hit—sees Sullivan accidentally flooring a champ, sparking a madcap scheme by manager Speed McFarland (Adolphe Menjou) to turn him into a prizefight sensation. With Verree Teasdale’s sassy Ann Westley and a parade of gags, from dairy deliveries to ring-side chaos, it’s a knockout blend of laughs and heart. A must-see for comedy fans, classic film buffs, and Harold Lloyd lovers, it’s Jazz Age zaniness at its peak, crowned by Lawlor’s sharp cuts and titles.