He Who Gets Slapped (1924)
overview : 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 : Dec 22, 1924
Runtime : 1h 12m
Genre : Drama Thriller Romance
Companies : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : circus, clown, clowning, based on play or musical, love, remake, tragedy, betrayal, unrequited love, silent film, betrayal by friend, slap, circus clown, circus performer