The Strong Man

Categories: Comedy, Romance
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.
Status: Released IMDb
Release date: 1926-11-19
Run time: 75 minute / 1:15
Director: Frank Capra
Production Company : Harry Langdon Corporation
Production Country: United States of America

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Harry Langdon
as Paul Bergot
Priscilla Bonner
as Mary Brown
Arthur Thalasso
as le grand Zandow
Gertrude Astor
as Lily de Broadway
William V. Mong
as 'Holy Joe'
Robert McKim
as 'Mike' McDevitt
Brooks Benedict
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Douglas Haig
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Production
Harry Langdon Producer

Writing
Arthur Ripley Writer

Directing
Frank Capra Director

Camera
Glenn Kershner Director of Photography

Editing
Harold Young Editor

Camera
Elgin Lessley Director of Photography

Editing
Arthur Ripley Editor

Production
William H. Jenner Production Manager

Directing
Clarence Hennecke Assistant Director

Art
Lloyd Brierley Art Direction

Directing
J. Frank Holliday Assistant Director

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