He Who Gets Slapped
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.
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romantik
- Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Nøgleord: circus, clown, clowning, based on play or musical, love, remake, tragedy, betrayal, unrequited love, silent film, betrayal by friend, slap, circus clown, circus performer
- Cast: Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King, Marc McDermott, Ford Sterling
