The Man Who Laughs

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The Man Who Laughs (1928)

"THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE."

TMDb Score

73

NR 1 hr 50 minApr 27th, 1928Horror, Mystery, 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.

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DirectorPaul Leni

StarringConrad VeidtMary PhilbinOlga Baclanova

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Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 27th, 1928

On DVD & Blu-ray:September 30th, 2003 - Buy DVD

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Universal Pictures

Movie Tags:clown

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