1928
7.3 (205 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
Mary Philbin
Dea
Conrad Veidt
Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Julius Molnar
Young Gwynplaine
Olga Baclanova
Duchess Josiana
Brandon Hurst
Barkilphedro
Cesare Gravina
Ursus
Stuart Holmes
Lord Dirry-Moir
Sam De Grasse
King James II
Videos
The Man Who Laughs (2023) Trailer Rescore | Premiere
