Who Are The Main Characters In Manhandled?

2025-11-27 14:49:14 184

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Luke
Luke
2025-11-29 10:54:42
Manhandled is a 1924 silent film starring Gloria Swanson, not a book or game, so I was a bit confused when I first saw this question! But if we're talking about the film, Gloria Swanson plays Tessie McGuire, a department store clerk who gets caught up in a wild series of misunderstandings. The story follows her romantic misadventures with her boyfriend Jimmy (played by Alec B. Francis) and the wealthy Mr. Morgan (Harry Benham). It's got that classic silent-era slapstick energy—mistaken identities, exaggerated reactions, and Swanson's incredible physical comedy. I love how films from this era create whole narratives through expression and movement alone. If you enjoy silent films with strong female leads, this one's a gem.

That said, I wonder if there's some confusion with similarly titled works? I once stumbled upon a pulp novel called 'Manhandled' from the 1940s with totally different characters. Titles get reused so often across mediums—always makes for fun detective work when recommendations pop up!
Benjamin
Benjamin
2025-11-30 11:50:25
Funny thing about 'Manhandled'—I only knew it as a jazz standard until my film-buff friend schooled me on the silent movie connection. Tessie's such a vibrant character; Swanson makes her feel modern despite the 1920s setting. The love triangle subplot with Jimmy and Mr. Morgan gets surprisingly nuanced for a comedy. Makes me wish more people talked about these early Hollywood gems!
Kate
Kate
2025-12-02 17:44:14
The title 'Manhandled' threw me for a loop because I've encountered it in totally different contexts. My first thought went to a gritty indie comic I read years ago about a retired wrestler—going by memory here, the protagonist was this washed-up guy named 'Iron' Mike Callahan, and the story revolved around his strained relationship with his daughter. But after digging around, I realized you might mean the Gloria Swanson film? Silent movies aren't my usual zone, but I adore how characters in those old films convey so much without dialogue. Tessie's facial expressions when she accidentally switches luggage with a thief—pure gold! It's fascinating how one title can span such wildly different stories across decades.
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