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The Strong Man

19266.3 / 1075 min
Comedy, Romance

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.

Cast

Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon

Paul Bergot

Priscilla Bonner

Priscilla Bonner

Mary Brown

Arthur Thalasso

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

Douglas Haig

Minor Role (uncredited)

Crew

Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon

Producer

Frank Capra

Frank Capra

Director

Arthur Ripley

Arthur Ripley

Writer

Lloyd Brierley

Lloyd Brierley

Art Direction

William H. Jenner

William H. Jenner

Production Manager

Clarence Hennecke

Clarence Hennecke

Assistant Director

Glenn Kershner

Glenn Kershner

Director of Photography

Harold Young

Harold Young

Editor

Arthur Ripley

Arthur Ripley

Editor

J. Frank Holliday

J. Frank Holliday

Assistant Director

Elgin Lessley

Elgin Lessley

Director of Photography