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.
Credits
The Strong Man Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Harry Langdon
He was 42, 60 years old when he died
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as Paul Bergot |
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William V. Mong
He was 51, 65 years old when he died
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as 'Holy Joe' |
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Gertrude Astor
She was 39, 90 years old when she died
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as Lily de Broadway |
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Priscilla Bonner
She was 27, 97 years old when she died
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as Mary Brown |
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Brooks Benedict
He was 30, 71 years old when he died
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as Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
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Arthur Thalasso
He was 42, 70 years old when he died
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as le grand Zandow |
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Robert McKim
He was 40, 40 years old when he died
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as 'Mike' McDevitt |
The Strong Man Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Arthur Ripley as Editor. He was 29 (64) years old when He died
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Editing |
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Arthur Ripley as Writer. He was 29 (64) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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Harold Young as Editor. He was 3 (83) years old when He died
|
Editing |
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Frank Capra as Director. He was 29 (94) years old when He died
|
Directing |
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Harry Langdon as Producer. He was 42 (60) years old when He died
|
Production |
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Glenn Kershner as Director of Photography. He was 42 (100) years old when He died
|
Camera |
