The Man Who Laughs

The Man Who Laughs

7.3 | 1928-04-27 | Drama Romance Horror

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.

Featured Crew

Victor Hugo Novel
Paul Leni Director
J. Grubb Alexander Adaptation
J. Grubb Alexander Continuity
Bela Sekely Story Supervisor
Paul Kohner Production Supervisor
Maurice Pivar Supervising Film Editor
Gilbert Warrenton Director of Photography
Edward L. Cahn Editor
May McLean Writer

Cast

Conrad Veidt
Conrad Veidt
Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Julius Molnar
Julius Molnar
Young Gwynplaine
Olga Baclanova
Olga Baclanova
Duchess Josiana
Brandon Hurst
Brandon Hurst
Barkilphedro
Stuart Holmes
Stuart Holmes
Lord Dirry-Moir
Sam De Grasse
Sam De Grasse
King James II
Josephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell
Queen Anne
Károly Huszár
Károly Huszár
Innkeeper

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