The Man Who Laughs
1928·Movie
·1h 50min·
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THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.
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.
Silent EraMelodramaHistorical DramaTragic RomanceSocial CommentaryDisfigurementLoyalty & BetrayalPolitical IntriguePathosExpressionist
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Directed by:
Paul Leni, J. Grubb Alexander
Written by:
Victor Hugo, Walter Anthony, J. Grubb Alexander
Produced by:
Carl Laemmle, Paul Kohner
Composed by:
William Axt, Erno Rapee, Sam Perry
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