The Strong Man
The Strong Man

The Strong Man

6.375 min
ComedyRomance

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 11/19/1926

Runtime: 75 min

Director: Frank Capra

Writers: Arthur Ripley

Top Cast

Priscilla Bonner

Priscilla Bonner

Mary Brown

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)

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