Lon Chaney gives another unforgettable performance in HE WHO GETS SLAPPED, which is directed in high style by the distinguished Swede Victor Sjostrom, and is historically notable as being the very first film ever produced by the newly merged Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
French scientist Paul Beaumont (Lon Chaney) has been working for years to prove his theories on the origin of mankind with little success until the wealthy Baron Regnard (Marc MacDermott) becomes his benefactor. But when Beaumont goes before the Academy of Science to present his discoveries,
Regnard takes all the credit and claims that Beaumont was merely his assistant. When Beaumont pleads his case, Reg...
Released:
1924
Rated:
NR
Length:
72 mins