He Who Gets Slapped(1924)
He Who Gets Slapped Synopsis
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.
He Who Gets Slapped (1924) is a drama, thriller and romance film directed by Victor Sjöström, released on December 22, 1924 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert and Ruth King. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Sjöström
- Writers:
- Leonid Andreyev, Carey Wilson, Victor Sjöström
- Producers:
- Victor Sjöström
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Moore
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $172,000
- Revenue:
- $881,000
- Status:
- Released
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He Who Gets Slapped Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lon Chaney
as Paul Beaumont
Norma Shearer
as Consuelo
John Gilbert
as Bezano
Ruth King
as Marie Beaumont
Marc McDermott
as Baron Regnard
Ford Sterling
as Tricaud
Tully Marshall
as Count Mancini
Edward Arnold
as (uncredited)
Paulette Duval
as Zinida (uncredited)
Brandon Hurst
as Clown (uncredited)
Toby Wing
as Playing Child (uncredited)
Pierre Watkin
as Spectator at Final Performance (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Victor Sjöström, written by Leonid Andreyev, Carey Wilson and Victor Sjöström, produced by Victor Sjöström.
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He Who Gets Slapped Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 109 ratings.
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He Who Gets Slapped – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch He Who Gets Slapped online?
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He Who Gets Slapped (1924) is available to stream on Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in He Who Gets Slapped?
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The main cast of He Who Gets Slapped (1924) includes Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King and Marc McDermott. The film was directed by Victor Sjöström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was He Who Gets Slapped released?
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He Who Gets Slapped was released on December 22, 1924 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is He Who Gets Slapped worth watching?
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He Who Gets Slapped (1924) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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