The Strong Man (1926)
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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.
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Harry LangdonPaul Bergot
Priscilla BonnerMary BrownArthur Thalassole grand Zandow
Gertrude AstorLily de Broadway
William V. Mong'Holy Joe'
Robert McKim'Mike' McDevitt
Brooks BenedictBus Passenger (uncredited)Douglas HaigMinor Role (uncredited)Movie DNA
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What is The Strong Man about?
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.
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The Strong Man has a runtime of 75 minutes.
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