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The Strong Man

1926

75 minutes

ComedyRomance

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.

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Top Cast

Harry Langdon headshot

Harry Langdon

Paul Bergot

Priscilla Bonner headshot

Priscilla Bonner

Mary Brown

Arthur Thalasso headshot

Arthur Thalasso

le grand Zandow

Gertrude Astor headshot

Gertrude Astor

Lily de Broadway

William V. Mong headshot

William V. Mong

'Holy Joe'

Robert McKim headshot

Robert McKim

'Mike' McDevitt

Brooks Benedict headshot

Brooks Benedict

Bus Passenger (uncredited)

Douglas Haig headshot

Douglas Haig

Minor Role (uncredited)