He Who Gets Slapped
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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.
Released | Dec 22, 1924 |
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Runtime | 1h 12min |
Genre | Drama, Thriller, Romance |
Actor | Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert |
Director | Victor Sjöström |
Production | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |