First off I have to point out how beautifully this film used foreshadowing to lead you to the end of the story. The film starts with Harold behind bars with a noose looking rope hanging. Of course in that moment Harold was fine. It was all set up to foreshadow the ending with Harolds friend running from the cop and Harold being forced to climb the building as he deals with something more and more life threatening the higher he climbed.
This film also showed how far a man was willing to go for the woman he loved. Harold throughout the film told lie after lie and spending every cent he had to keep the woman he loved believing he was doing well financially. Harold would go to any length to keep this facade up no matter how idiotic or dangerous his stunts became. Truthfully although this film is a comedy I think it showed the deep insecurities men felt during that time due to how difficult it was to not only be employed but to provide the best life for the ones they loved.
Review of Safety Last!
