He Who Gets Slapped

He Who Gets Slapped
He Who Gets Slapped
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Rating: 7.7 (90 votes)
Language: en
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Country: US
Budget: 172 000 $
Runtime: 1h 12min
Tags: Based on play or musical, Betrayal, Betrayal by friend, Circus, Circus clown, Circus performer, Clown, Clowning, Love, Remake, Silent film, Slap, Tragedy, Unrequited love

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In this tale set in Paris, a brilliant scientist faces humiliation at the hands of his rival, who not only steals his life's work but also elopes with his wife. Struggling to find solace, the heartbroken man ventures into the world of circus and joins a sideshow as a clown, where he performs a unique act that involves getting slapped repeatedly. Amidst the whirlwind of life under the big top, he finds himself captivated by a mesmerizing showgirl whose father has ambitious plans for her marriage, which inadvertently intertwines their fates with the treacherous baron who caused the initial turmoil. As emotions run high and loyalties are tested, the movie explores themes of love, betrayal, and resilience through a captivating blend of comedy and drama.

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