This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "He Who Gets Slapped" is a critically acclaimed drama, in which Lon Chaney delivers another very strong acting performance in the year after he made "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". This film illustrates the work of director Victor Seastrom, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by Victor Seastrom Produced by Victor Seastrom, Irving Thalberg (uncredited) Screenplay by Victor Seastrom, Carey Wilson Based on He Who Gets Slapped by Leonid Andreyev Starring Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert Cinematography Milton Moore Editing by Hugh Wynn Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Release date November 9, 1924 (United States) Running time 71 mins Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
"Wonderful film. Excellent acting."
"If you only would see one Lon Chaney Sr. movie this should be the one.This is acting at a level rarely equaled.The cast is magnificent,the story sad a..."
"Another great Lon Chaney performance in which he portrays a tortured character. This time he's a circus clown bent on revenge. He redeems himself by k..."
"Im all ready for 1924 works to go public domain in 2020 now."