description He Who Gets Slapped Overview
He Who Gets Slapped is a 1924 silent film adaptation of Leonid Andreyev’s 1915 play. The story, previously staged on Broadway and filmed as a Russian version in 1916, centers around a psychological thriller tragedy featuring Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, and John Gilbert. It was directed by Victor Sjöström and based on a translation of the original Russian text.
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info He Who Gets Slapped Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1924 |
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Who stars in the 1924 silent film He Who Gets Slapped?
The film features legendary silent film stars Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, and John Gilbert in the primary roles. It was directed by Victor Sjöström and was notably the first production filmed on the newly formed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) lot.
What is the plot of He Who Gets Slapped?
The psychological thriller follows a scientist who loses his wife and his life's work to a rival, leading him to join a circus as a clown. In his new act, he is repeatedly slapped by other performers, finding bizarre solace in the public humiliation.
Is He Who Gets Slapped based on a play?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of a 1915 play written by Russian author Leonid Andreyev. The story had previously been staged on Broadway and was even filmed as a Russian version in 1916.
Why is He Who Gets Slapped historically significant to the film industry?
It holds the distinction of being the very first official film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1924. The movie's high production value and success helped establish MGM as a major powerhouse in the Hollywood studio system.
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