The Strong Man

Overview

A meek Belgian soldier (Harry Langdon) fighting in World War I receives penpal letters and a photo from "Mary Brown", an American girl he has never met. He becomes infatuated with her by long distance. After the war, the young Belgian journeys to America as assistant to a theatrical "strong man", Zandow the Great (Arthur Thalasso). While in America, he searches for Mary Brown... and he finds her, just as word comes that Zandow is incapacitated and the little nebbish must go on stage in his place.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 19, 1926

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Harry Langdon Corporation

Cast

William V. Mong,Brooks Benedict,Gertrude Astor,Douglas Haig,Arthur Thalasso,Priscilla Bonner,Harry Langdon,Robert McKim

Director

Frank Capra

Writer

Arthur Ripley

Producer

Harry Langdon

Cinematography

Elgin Lessley,Glenn Kershner

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0017437