Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Harry Langdon, Brooks Benedict, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Thalasso, Robert McKim, Priscilla Bonner, William V. Mong
Production companies
HARRY LANGDON CORPORATION, First National Pictures
Crew
Cinematography
Glenn Kirsher, Elgin Lessley
Editing
Harold Young
Stills
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Festival History
- National Film Preservation Board 2007 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Strong Man | |
| Alternate title | L'Homme fort | |
| Alternate title | L'Athlète incomplet |
Full credits
| Director | Frank Capra |
| Cast | Harry Langdon, Brooks Benedict, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Thalasso, Robert McKim, Priscilla Bonner, William V. Mong |
| Cinematography | Glenn Kirsher, Elgin Lessley |
| Editing | Harold Young |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
