1928
7.3 (207 votes)
1h 50m
Genres
Drama
Romance
Horror
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
The Man Who Laughs
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.
Key Crew
Director: Paul Leni
Director of Photography: Gilbert Warrenton
Writer: Walter Anthony, May McLean, Marion Ward, Charles E. Whittaker
Producer: Carl Laemmle
Top Cast
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