He Who Gets Slapped 1924
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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.
- Released: 1924-12-22
- Runtime: 72 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance
- Stars: Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King, Marc McDermott
- Director: Irving Thalberg, Milton Moore, William Axt, Cedric Gibbons, Victor Sjöström
