The Strong Man

1h 15min

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.

Cast

Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon

Paul Bergot
Arthur Thalasso

Arthur Thalasso

le grand Zandow
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)
Douglas Haig

Douglas Haig

Minor Role (uncredited)

Release date

19th Nov 1926

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English