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.

75min
1926
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

Cast

Harry Langdon profile pictureHarry LangdonPaul Bergot
Gertrude Astor profile pictureGertrude AstorLily de Broadway
William V. Mong profile pictureWilliam V. Mong'Holy Joe'
Robert McKim profile pictureRobert McKim'Mike' McDevitt
Brooks Benedict profile pictureBrooks BenedictBus Passenger (uncredited)

About The Strong Man

The Strong Man 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.

Runtime: 75min

Extra details

Original Title: The Strong Man
Original Language: English
Directed By: Frank Capra
Production Companies
Harry Langdon Corporation