United States / Nov 19, 1926
1h 15min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Douglas Haig | Minor Role (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Strong Man |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Harry Langdon Corporation |
| Release date | 19 novembre 1926 |
| Production | Harry Langdon |
| Writer | Arthur Ripley |
| Editing | Harold Young, Arthur Ripley |
| Cinematography | Glenn Kershner, Elgin Lessley |
| Assistant directors | J. Frank Holliday, Clarence Hennecke, Frank Capra |
| Camera operators | Glenn Kershner, Elgin Lessley |
| Additional photography | Glenn Kershner, Elgin Lessley |
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| Production design | Lloyd Brierley |
| Art direction | Lloyd Brierley |
| Set decoration | Lloyd Brierley |
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