The Man Who Laughs (1928)

The Man Who Laughs (1928)

THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE. 1928-04-27 United States of America 110 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Conrad Veidt is Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Julius Molnar is Young Gwynplaine
Young Gwynplaine
Olga Baclanova is Duchess Josiana
Duchess Josiana
Brandon Hurst is Barkilphedro
Barkilphedro
Stuart Holmes is Lord Dirry-Moir
Lord Dirry-Moir
Sam De Grasse is King James II
King James II
Josephine Crowell is Queen Anne
Károly Huszár is Innkeeper
Delmo Fritz is Sword Swallower
Sword Swallower
Deno Fritz is Sword Swallower
Sword Swallower