Movie·1928·1h 50m

The Man Who Laughs

THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.

Directed By

Paul Leni

Country

United States of America

Language

No Language

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// overview

The Story

When a proud noble refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690, he is cruelly executed and his son surgically disfigured.

Written By

Walter Anthony, May McLean, Marion Ward

Producer

Carl Laemmle

Cinematography

Gilbert Warrenton

Editor

Edward L. Cahn

Themes

clownpsychotronicjester

Production House

Audience Score

73%

223 votes

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Perfection33%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Free

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Cast

Conrad Veidt

Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie

Mary Philbin

Dea

Cesare Gravina

Ursus

Brandon Hurst

Barkilphedro

Olga Baclanova

Duchess Josiana

Sam De Grasse

King James II

Stuart Holmes

Lord Dirry-Moir

Josephine Crowell

Queen Anne

Julius Molnar

Young Gwynplaine

Károly Huszár

Innkeeper

Deno Fritz

Sword Swallower

Delmo Fritz

Sword Swallower