He Who Gets Slapped (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1924, He Who Gets Slapped is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Victor Sjöström, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Story of an inventor who, suffering betrayal in life, makes a career of it by becoming a clown whose act consists of getting slapped by all the other clowns. He falls in love with another circus performer, and those who betrayed him enter his life yet again.
Who’s in it. He Who Gets Slapped stars Lon Chaney as Paul Beaumont aka HE, Norma Shearer as Consuelo, John Gilbert as Bezano and Ruth King as Marie Beaumont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, He Who Gets Slapped has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $881K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch He Who Gets Slapped page.
If you liked it. Fans of He Who Gets Slapped tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch He Who Gets Slapped (1924)?
- In US, He Who Gets Slapped is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is He Who Gets Slapped worth watching?
- He Who Gets Slapped holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in He Who Gets Slapped?
- He Who Gets Slapped stars Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert, Ruth King and Marc McDermott.
- When was He Who Gets Slapped released?
- He Who Gets Slapped was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.