The Strong Man

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.

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  • Release Date: 1926-11-19
  • Runtime: 1h 15min
  • Director: Frank Capra

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  • Cast

    • 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)