Film • Nov 4, 1928
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.
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- Status
- Released
- Release
- November 4, 1928 (97 years ago)
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Origin
- United States
- Genres
- Psychological horror
- Scores
- Themes
- Companies
- Universal Pictures
Cast

Mary PhilbinDea

Conrad VeidtGwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Julius MolnarGwen plain as a Child

Olga BaclanovaDuchess Josiana

Brandon HurstBarkilphedro

Cesare GravinaUrsus

Stuart HolmesLord Dirry-Moir

Sam De GrasseKing James II

Josephine CrowellQueen Anne

Károly HuszárInnkeeper
Zimbo the DogHomo the Wolf
Delmo FritzSword Swallower
Deno FritzSword Swallower
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