The Strong Man is a 1926 American comedy silent film starring Harry Langdon and directed by Frank Capra.
Along with Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, The Strong Man is Langdon's best known film. Capra would also direct Langdon's next feature, Long Pants (1927), which would be their final collaboration.
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