The Strong Man (1926)

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Released:
1926-11-19

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.

Director:
Frank Capra

Runtime:
1h 15min

Genre:
Comedy, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Harry Langdon
    as
    Paul Bergot
  • Priscilla Bonner
    as
    Mary Brown
  • Arthur Thalasso
    as
    le grand Zandow
  • Gertrude Astor
    as
    Lily de Broadway
  • William V. Mong
    as
    'Holy Joe'