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He Who Gets Slapped

He Who Gets Slapped

After a baron steals his scientific discoveries, runs away with his wife, and slaps him in public, a man joins a Parisian circus sideshow as a clown whose act consists of being slapped repeatedly and becomes infatuated with a showgirl colleague whose father intends to marry her off to the baron.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: He Who Gets Slapped
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance
  • Release Date: 1924-12-22
  • Runtime: 72 minutes
  • Rating: 7.6/10 (92 votes)
  • Budget: $172,000
  • Revenue: $881,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.5245
  • Languages: No Language

Cast & Crew

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

as Paul Beaumont

Norma Shearer

Norma Shearer

as Consuelo

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

as Bezano

Ruth King

Ruth King

as Marie Beaumont

Marc McDermott

Marc McDermott

as Baron Regnard

Ford Sterling

Ford Sterling

as Tricaud

Tully Marshall

Tully Marshall

as Count Mancini

Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

as (uncredited)

Paulette Duval

Paulette Duval

as Zinida (uncredited)

Brandon Hurst

Brandon Hurst

as Clown (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

He Who Gets Slapped (1924) trailer (music Stefan Kaye)

He who gets slapped intro lg

External Links

Keywords

circusclownclowningbased on play or musicalloveremaketragedybetrayalunrequited lovesilent filmbetrayal by friendslapcircus clowncircus performer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is He Who Gets Slapped?

He Who Gets Slapped is a Drama, Thriller, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1924-12-22.

Who are the main actors in He Who Gets Slapped?

The main cast includes Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King, Marc McDermott, .

Where can I watch He Who Gets Slapped online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if He Who Gets Slapped is available.

Is He Who Gets Slapped based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of He Who Gets Slapped?

He Who Gets Slapped has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 92 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of He Who Gets Slapped?

The movie had a production budget of $172,000 and earned $881,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for He Who Gets Slapped?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was He Who Gets Slapped filmed?

He Who Gets Slapped was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is He Who Gets Slapped?

The total runtime of He Who Gets Slapped is 72 minutes.

Is He Who Gets Slapped suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to He Who Gets Slapped?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to He Who Gets Slapped.

Does He Who Gets Slapped have a post-credit scene?

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