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The Strong Man

1926-11-19
6.296
en 75m
ComedyRomance
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.

Producer

Harry Langdon

Director

Frank Capra

Writer

Arthur Ripley

Art Direction

Lloyd Brierley

Production Manager

William H. Jenner

Assistant Director

Clarence Hennecke

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Harry Langdon Corporation