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.
Release Date: 1928-04-27
DramaRomanceHorror
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Casts
Mary Philbin
Dea
Conrad Veidt
Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Olga Baclanova
Duchess Josiana
Brandon Hurst
Barkilphedro
Cesare Gravina
Ursus
Stuart Holmes
Lord Dirry-Moir
Sam De Grasse
King James II
Josephine Crowell
Queen Anne
Károly Huszár
Innkeeper
Henry A. Barrows
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
