Lon Chaney in HE Who Gets Slapped (1924)

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a scientific genius who is humiliated by his philandering wife and a major career set-back. To express his pain, bitterness and anger he becomes a circus clown who seems to enjoy the frequently cruel slapstick antics of his new colleagues. While in the circus, he finds a chance at renewal when he falls for a lovely bareback rider. But will he at last find happiness? Or will tragedy continue to be his closest companion?" ... Victor Sjostrom Lon Chaney John Gilbert Norma Shearer Clown Paulette ...