The Man Who Laughs (1928)

Movie"THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE."
Audience Score
73
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NR 1 hr 50 minApr 27th, 1928Romance, Horror, Drama
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.
StarringMary PhilbinConrad VeidtJulius Molnar
DirectorPaul Leni
WritersWalter AnthonyMay McLeanMarion Ward

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 27th, 1928 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 30th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures
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