The Strong Man

The Strong Man

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Release Date

11/19/1926

Runtime

75 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A charming silent comedy following a hapless Belgian soldier's pursuit of his pen-pal crush across the Atlantic, blending physical comedy with genuine romantic yearning as he finds himself thrust into increasingly absurd situations.

Mood

WhimsicalRomanticBittersweetPlayful

Themes

LoveComing of ageIdentity

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

HandheldDocumentary-like

Structure

Linear

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