The Strong Man (1926)

  • NR
  • 11/19/1926 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 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.

Frank Capra

Director

Arthur Ripley

Writer

Cast

Harry Langdon's headshot

Harry Langdon

Paul Bergot
Priscilla Bonner's headshot

Priscilla Bonner

Mary Brown
Arthur Thalasso's headshot

Arthur Thalasso

le grand Zandow
Gertrude Astor's headshot

Gertrude Astor

Lily de Broadway
William V. Mong's headshot

William V. Mong

'Holy Joe'
Robert McKim's headshot

Robert McKim

'Mike' McDevitt
Brooks Benedict's headshot

Brooks Benedict

Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Douglas Haig's headshot

Douglas Haig

Minor Role (uncredited)

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