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The Elephant Man

All he understands is a good smack.- He's had his share of smacks. I'm sure that's...

All he understands is a good smack.- He's had his share of smacks. I'm sure that's whatdrives him under the bed. You have to treat himwith kindness and Patience. Well, perhaps you've got timefor that sort of treatment, Mr. Treves, but I haven't.I've got a hospital to run. Now, don't you waste your timewith him, sir. It's like talking to a brick wall. I don't mean to be harsh, but... He doesn't belong here. Well, honestly, sir... Honestly, what can you do for him?

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All he understands is a good smack He's had his share of smacks
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I'm sure that's what drives him under the bed
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You have to treat him with kindness and Patience
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Well perhaps you've got time for that sort of treatment Mr Treves
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but I haven't I've got a hospital to run
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Now don't you waste your time with him sir
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It's like talking to a brick wall
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I don't mean to be harsh but
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He doesn't belong here
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Well honestly sir
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Honestly what can you do for him
Available in 7 languages
Duration
39 seconds
Views
43
Timestamp in Movie
00:38:07
Uploaded
Mar 14, 2026
Genres
Production
Brooksfilms,Paramount Pictures

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Movie Summary

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.