The Strong Man

The Strong Man

1926/11/19 • Released • No Language

Comedy
Romance
6.3
1h 15m

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

Casts
Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon

Paul Bergot

Priscilla Bonner

Priscilla Bonner

Mary Brown

Arthur Thalasso

le grand Zandow

Gertrude Astor

Gertrude Astor

Lily de Broadway

William V. Mong

William V. Mong

'Holy Joe'

Robert McKim

Robert McKim

'Mike' McDevitt

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Bus Passenger (uncredited)

Douglas Haig

Minor Role (uncredited)

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