The Man Who Laughs
THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.
1928-04-27 | 110 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Mary PhilbinDea
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Conrad VeidtGwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
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Olga BaclanovaDuchess Josiana
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Brandon HurstBarkilphedro
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Cesare GravinaUrsus
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Stuart HolmesLord Dirry-Moir
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Sam De GrasseKing James II
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Josephine CrowellQueen Anne
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Károly HuszárInnkeeper
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Henry A. BarrowsUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Charles BrinleyUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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D'Arcy CorriganUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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