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The Man Who Laughs

NR
DramaRomanceHorror
7.3/10(197 ratings)

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.

04-27-1928
1h 50m
The Man Who Laughs
Backdrop for The Man Who Laughs

Main Cast

Dea

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

Gwynplaine

Young Gwynplaine

Olga Baclanova

Olga Baclanova

Duchess Josiana

Brandon Hurst

Brandon Hurst

Barkilphedro

Ursus

Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes

Lord Dirry-Moir

Movie Details

Production Info

Writers:
Walter Anthony, Charles E. Whittaker
Production:
Universal Pictures

Key Crew

Adaptation:
J. Grubb Alexander
Continuity:
J. Grubb Alexander
Editor:
Edward L. Cahn
Writer:
Walter Anthony
Writer:
Charles E. Whittaker

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en