He Who Gets Slapped 1924

7.6 / 10   88 vote(s)
NR
Drama Thriller Romance

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.

Release Date 1924-12-22
Runtime 1h 12m
Directors Milton Moore, Victor Sjöström
Producers Irving Thalberg, Victor Sjöström
Writers Carey Wilson, Victor Sjöström, Leonid Andreyev