He Who Gets Slapped
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.
Where to stream He Who Gets Slapped
Streaming now in the United States on TCM, Eternal Family, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Filmtap, and Plex.
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He Who Gets Slapped (1924) trailer (music Stefan Kaye)
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Frequently asked questions about He Who Gets Slapped
Where can I watch He Who Gets Slapped in the United States?
He Who Gets Slapped is available to stream on TCM, Eternal Family, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Filmtap, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch He Who Gets Slapped for free?
He Who Gets Slapped streams free with ads in the United States on Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Filmtap, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped stars Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King, and Marc McDermott. Victor Sjöström is the director.
How long is He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped runs 1h 12m (72 minutes).
When did He Who Gets Slapped come out?
He Who Gets Slapped was released on December 22, 1924.
Which studio made He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.
What was the budget for He Who Gets Slapped?
He Who Gets Slapped was made on a budget of $172,000.
How much did He Who Gets Slapped make at the box office?
He Who Gets Slapped grossed $881,000 worldwide, against a budget of $172,000.
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