The Strong Man (1926)
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.
- Date of release
- 1926-11-19
- TMDB
- 6.2 / 10 (30)
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Frank Capra
Casting
- Harry Langdon — Paul Bergot
- Priscilla Bonner — Mary Brown
- Arthur Thalasso — le grand Zandow
- Gertrude Astor — Lily de Broadway
- William V. Mong — 'Holy Joe'
- Robert McKim — 'Mike' McDevitt
- Brooks Benedict — Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Douglas Haig — Minor Role (uncredited)
Interesting facts
The Strong Man is a 1926 American silent comedy film starring Harry Langdon, who produced the film. It was directed by Frank Capra in his feature debut.
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