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The Man Who Laughs (1928)

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THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.

Gwynplaine, son of Lord Clancharlie, has a permanent smile carved on his face by the King, in revenge for Gwynplaine's father's treachery. Gwynplaine is adopted by a travelling showman and becomes a popular idol. He falls in love with the blind Dea. The king dies, and his evil jester tries to destroy or corrupt Gwynplaine.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Leni
  • Profile picture of Mary Philbin
    Dea Mary Philbin
  • Profile picture of Conrad Veidt
    Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie Conrad Veidt
  • Profile picture of Olga Baclanova
    Duchess Josiana Olga Baclanova
  • Profile picture of Brandon Hurst
    Barkilphedro Brandon Hurst
  • Profile picture of Cesare Gravina
    Ursus Cesare Gravina
  • Profile picture of Stuart Holmes
    Lord Dirry-Moir Stuart Holmes
  • Profile picture of Sam De Grasse
    King James II Sam De Grasse
  • Profile picture of Josephine Crowell
    Queen Anne Josephine Crowell

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Keywords

  • clown
  • psychotronic
  • jester