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He Who Gets Slapped (1924)
Directed by Victor Sjöström
Overview
Up-and-coming scientist Paul Benedict is betrayed by his mentor, the Baron Regnard, who not only steals discoveries but also his wife Marie. Benedict, reeling from his pain, joins a circus sideshow in order to become the most famous clown in France. He becomes infatuated with Consuelo, a showgirl, who has become the recipient of affections by the Baron.
Rated PG-13 | Length 72 minutes
Actors
Lon Chaney | Norma Shearer | John Gilbert | Ruth King | Marc McDermott | Ford Sterling | Tully Marshall | Edward Arnold | Paulette Duval | Brandon Hurst | Toby Wing | Pierre Watkin