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Comedy drama

Strong Boy (1929): Cast

Strong Boy (1929) movie poster

Strong Boy is a 1929 comedy drama directed by John Ford, starring Leatrice Joy as Mary McGregor, Eulalie Jensen and Victor McLaglen. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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Strong Boy (1929) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
John Ford
Genres
Comedy , Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Strong Boy About?

The premise of Strong Boy without spoilers.

After rescuing a child from a crushing trunk, the modest baggage handler earns a promotion, much to his girlfriend Mary’s irritation because he refuses a white‑collar job. He later foils a train robbery and retrieves the Queen of Lisonia’s jewels, becoming a celebrated hero, which finally convinces Mary to marry him.

Strong Boy Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • child
  • ford and mclaglen
  • partially lost film
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Cast & crew

Strong Boy Cast & Characters

Leatrice Joy leads the cast as Mary McGregor, with Eulalie Jensen as Queen of Lisonia and Victor McLaglen as Strong Boy. Directed by John Ford; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Ford

More films directed by John Ford, best-rated first: The Grapes of Wrath, The Searchers, Young Mr. Lincoln and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

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Details

Strong Boy Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Viva la ambición” and “Moço Forte”.

Also known as
  • Viva la ambición
  • Moço Forte
  • Kunnon kaveri
  • Forzuto

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FAQ

Strong Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strong Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Strong Boy?

Strong Boy runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was Strong Boy released?

Strong Boy was released on March 3, 1929.

Who directed Strong Boy?

Strong Boy was directed by John Ford.

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Who is in the cast of Strong Boy?

Strong Boy stars Leatrice Joy as Mary McGregor, Eulalie Jensen as Queen of Lisonia and Victor McLaglen as Strong Boy, among 13 credited actors.

Does Strong Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Strong Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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