He Who Gets Slapped
Originally released in 1924. He Who Gets Slapped is a drama/thriller film. directed by Victor Sjöström. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, and John Gilbert
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (101 votes)
Budget
$172K
Production budget
Box Office
$881K
5.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $172,000
- Revenue
- $881,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is He Who Gets Slapped about?
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 a...
Who directed He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped was directed by Victor Sjöström.
How long is He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was He Who Gets Slapped released?
He Who Gets Slapped was released on December 22, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in He Who Gets Slapped?
The main cast of He Who Gets Slapped includes Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King, Marc McDermott.
Is He Who Gets Slapped worth watching?
He Who Gets Slapped has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.