He Who Gets Slapped
1924
1h 12min
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.
Storyline
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
22 December 1924
Runtime
1h 12min
Director
Budget
$172,000
Revenue
$881,000
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Lon Chaney
Paul Beaumont
Norma Shearer
Consuelo
John Gilbert
Bezano
Ruth King
Marie Beaumont
Marc McDermott
Baron Regnard
Ford Sterling
Tricaud
Tully Marshall
Count Mancini
Edward Arnold
(uncredited)
Paulette Duval
Zinida (uncredited)
Brandon Hurst
Clown (uncredited)
Toby Wing
Playing Child (uncredited)
Pierre Watkin
Spectator at Final Performance (uncredited)
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