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The Strong Man (1926)

The Strong Man (1926)

Comedy Romance
Release Date: 1926, November 19
Directors: Frank Capra
Countries: United States of America
Production: Harry Langdon Corporation
Cast: Brooks Benedict, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Thalasso, Douglas Haig, Harry Langdon, Robert McKim, William V. Mong, Priscilla Bonner

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.