The Strong Man

The Strong Man — 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.

• Release date
• November 19, 1926
• Runtime
• 75 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Romance
• Director
• Frank Capra

The Strong Man — Cast

Harry Langdon Paul Bergot Priscilla Bonner Mary Brown

A

Arthur Thalasso le grand Zandow Gertrude Astor Lily de Broadway William V. Mong 'Holy Joe' Robert McKim 'Mike' McDevitt Brooks Benedict Bus Passenger (uncredited)

D

Douglas Haig Minor Role (uncredited)