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The Man Who Laughs (1928)

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

  1. Paul Leni

    Director

  2. Victor Hugo

    Novel

  3. May McLean

    Writer

  4. Marion Ward

    Writer

  5. Walter Anthony

    Writer

  6. Charles E. Whittaker

    Writer

Top Billed Cast

  1. Mary Philbin

    Mary Philbin

    Dea

  2. Conrad Veidt

    Conrad Veidt

    Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie

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    Julius Molnar

    Young Gwynplaine

  4. Olga Baclanova

    Olga Baclanova

    Duchess Josiana

  5. Brandon Hurst

    Brandon Hurst

    Barkilphedro

  6. Cesare Gravina

    Cesare Gravina

    Ursus

  7. Stuart Holmes

    Stuart Holmes

    Lord Dirry-Moir

  8. Sam De Grasse

    Sam De Grasse

    King James II

  9. Josephine Crowell

    Josephine Crowell

    Queen Anne

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The Man Who Laughs
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Original Language English

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