Strong Boy
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Synopsis
"Strong Boy" is offered a promotion for saving a child from being crushed by a trunk, but to the frustration of his girlfriend Mary, he is not ambitious enough to take a white-collar position. But when he thwarts an attempted train robbery and saves the Queen of Lisonia's jewels, he is viewed as a hero and Mary finally agrees to marry him.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Strong Boy
Leatrice Joy
Mary McGregor
J. Farrell MacDonald
Angus McGregor
Clyde Cook
Pete
Buddy Roosevelt
Wilbur Watkins
Douglas Scott
Wobby
Slim Summerville
Slim
Tom Wilson
Baggage Master
Eulalie Jensen
Queen of Lisonia
David Torrence
Railroad President
Dolores Johnson
Prima Donna
Robert Ryan
Baggage Man
Jack Pennick
Baggage Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kevin McGuinness, John McLain, Andrew Bennison, Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Malcolm Stuart Boylan
- Original Title
- Strong Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
James Kevin McGuinness, John McLain, Andrew Bennison, Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Joseph H. August
Department Leadership Roster
James Kevin McGuinness
Writer
John McLain
Writer
Andrew Bennison
Writer
John Ford
Director
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Writer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strong Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strong Boy about?
"Strong Boy" is offered a promotion for saving a child from being crushed by a trunk, but to the frustration of his girlfriend Mary, he is not ambitious enough to take a white-collar position. But when he thwarts an attempted train robbery and saves the Queen of Lisonia's jewels, he is viewed as a hero and Mary finally agrees to marry him.
Who directed Strong Boy?
Strong Boy was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Strong Boy?
The principal cast of Strong Boy includes Victor McLaglen, Leatrice Joy, J. Farrell MacDonald, Clyde Cook, Buddy Roosevelt.
When was Strong Boy released and how long is it?
Strong Boy was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strong Boy?
Strong Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).