About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1924
Runtime
1h 12m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
106
Genre
Drama, Thriller, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.2M
Cast
circus
clown
clowning
based on play or musical
love
remake
tragedy
betrayal
unrequited love
silent film
betrayal by friend
slap
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Questions about He Who Gets Slapped
How long is He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped has a runtime of 1h 12m (1 hour and 12 minutes).
Who directed He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped was directed by Victor Sjöström and released in 1924.
What genre is He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped is a Drama, Thriller, Romance film (1924).
Who stars in He Who Gets Slapped?
The cast of He Who Gets Slapped includes Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King, Marc McDermott.
What is the TMDB rating for He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 106 votes.
