The Man Who Laughs

The Man Who Laughs

1928 • 1h 50m • ⭐ 3.8 • NR • English

Drama, Horror, Thriller, Mystery

About 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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Cast & Crew

Directed by Paul Leni

Starring Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt, Julius Molnar, Olga Baclanova, Brandon Hurst

Produced by Universal Pictures