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Director:
Writers:
Hal Conklin (writer)
Robert Eddy (writer)
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Release Date:
19 September 1926 (USA) more
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A meek Belgian soldier (Harry Langdon) fighting in World War I receives penpal letters and a photo from "Mary Brown"... more | add synopsis
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Amusing, poignant, funny -- & a great comic actor more (10 total)

Cast

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Harry Langdon ... Paul Bergot
Priscilla Bonner ... Mary Brown
Gertrude Astor ... Lily of Broadway
William V. Mong ... Holy Joe
Robert McKim ... Mike McDevitt
Arthur Thalasso ... Zandow the Great
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Runtime:
75 min
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Amusing, poignant, funny -- & a great comic actor, 23 February 2007
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Author: Bob Pr. from Topeka, KS

I saw this movie tonight at the 11th annual Kansas Silent Film Festival at Washburn Univ., Topeka, KS. Organ music was provided by Dr. Marvin Faulwell with percussion by Bob Keckeisen.

I'd never seen Harry Langdon before and, on the basis of this, would rate him in the company of Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd. He has great timing, poignant facial expressions that are somewhat Chaplinesque, with great body control to fit physical comedy.

Frank Capra was the director and I understand from our discussion that Capra's autobiography thoroughly "dissed" Harry, apparently in revenge for Harry having fired the young Capra from directing any more of his films. The two originally had been close until that point but had frosty relations after. Our discussion leader said many people are now beginning to re-evaluate Capra's revengeful pique, the significance of Langdon's contribution, and appreciate him much more.

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