Film

The Man Who Laughs

Release year

1928

Synopsis

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.

Directed by

Paul Leni

Cast

Mary Philbin
Conrad Veidt
Julius Molnar
Olga Baclanova
Brandon Hurst
Cesare Gravina