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The Strong Man

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.

Top Cast

  • Harry Langdon

    Harry Langdon

    Paul Bergot

  • Priscilla Bonner

    Priscilla Bonner

    Mary Brown

  • Arthur Thalasso

    Arthur Thalasso

    le grand Zandow

  • Gertrude Astor

    Gertrude Astor

    Lily de Broadway

  • William V. Mong

    William V. Mong

    'Holy Joe'

  • Robert McKim

    Robert McKim

    'Mike' McDevitt

  • Brooks Benedict

    Brooks Benedict

    Bus Passenger (uncredited)

  • Douglas Haig

    Douglas Haig

    Minor Role (uncredited)

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.

Rating

6.2 / 10
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Relative Values

A comedy of discriminating taste and dirty little secrets. In 1952 England, Nigel, the Earl of Marshwood, woos Hollywood star Miranda, upsetting both Nigel's mother, Countess Felicity, and Miranda's former love fellow Hollywood star Don. Right before the engagement party at Marshwood, Moxie, the Countess's personal maid and best friend, reveals that Miranda is her estranged sister. Crestwell, the Countess's butler, devises a plan - but an inebriated Don's arrival at Marshwood to talk to Miranda causes all chaos to break loose.

Relative Values

6.1 2000