The Man Who Laughs (1928)

  • NR
  • 04/27/1928 (US)
  • Drama, Romance, Horror
  • 1h 50m

THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.

Overview

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.

Victor Hugo

Novel

Paul Leni

Director

May McLean

Writer

Marion Ward

Writer

Walter Anthony

Writer

Charles E. Whittaker

Writer

Cast

Mary Philbin's headshot

Mary Philbin

Dea
Conrad Veidt's headshot

Conrad Veidt

Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Julius Molnar's headshot

Julius Molnar

Young Gwynplaine
Olga Baclanova's headshot

Olga Baclanova

Duchess Josiana
Brandon Hurst's headshot

Brandon Hurst

Barkilphedro
Cesare Gravina's headshot

Cesare Gravina

Ursus
Stuart Holmes's headshot

Stuart Holmes

Lord Dirry-Moir
Sam De Grasse's headshot

Sam De Grasse

King James II

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