But don't get in the taxicab if Harold Lloyd is driving...This clip is an instant time machine, a trip through the city as it was 80 years ago. The stress (here caused by watching Harold et al careen down the street), and the volume of traffic will be familiar to the modern viewer. I was surprised at just how many cars and other vehicles were on the road in 1928, though.
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Did you recognize his world famous passenger (at about the 2 minute mark?)
Yeah, it was Babe Ruth! That was a fantastic video! Thank you for finding it and sharing it with us:)
Da Old Man and tahtimbo - I didn't know, thank you for pointing him out! That is pretty cool, actually...
That was great! I knew his face was familiar, but couldn't put a name with it.
video was really fascinating, looks like the streets were just as busy and hectic as it is today... the cab drivers still drive the same way. I didnt know nyc had a trolley too.
Man, even back then, that city was packed!
And to see Babe Ruth!
Hah! That was fun to watch. Thanks.
Great video, and to see Babe Ruth! That made it all so much more exciting!
papercages - At least you knew he was somebody famous...I was clueless!
Ms. O.D. - Yes, I was surprised at the number of cars and other vehicles zooming around...and no crosswalks!
Paul - In retrospect I love that Babe Ruth was taking the taxi to Yankee Stadium. This should have clued me in...
Jaya - It was fun to find it, too. I'm so grateful to the people who post these on YouTube.
ettarose - It is a fun clip, I love the ones that make you fee like you've gone back in time (it would be so cool in IMAX).
Great video...so glad you posted it. This really brings back memories of driving in Manhattan. Always an adventure!
Maureen
Maureen - That's the truth! I failed my first driving test there, after a series of unfortunate lessons.
I so loved this Lidian. I never realized how hot Babe Ruth was. I guess that means I'm getting old since he always seemed like an old guy to me.
Frank - I never even realized that it was Babe Ruth! :)
That was spectacular!!!! And that was Babe Ruth! LOL!! Great post, the kids and I loved it. :)
Mrs. Mecomber - Thank you! It is amazing, what they have over at YouTube.
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