The Man Who Laughs

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

1928

Director:

Paul Leni

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Company:

Universal Pictures

Cast:

Dea

Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie

Young Gwynplaine

Duchess Josiana

Barkilphedro

Crew:

Novel

Director

Director of Photography

Editor

Writer