The Strong Man 1926

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.

Directed by: Frank Capra
Written by: Arthur Ripley
Runtime: 75 minutes
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 
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Also known as:
  • El hombre cañon
  • L'Athlète incomplet