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The Man Who Laughs (1928)

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.

  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mary PhilbinMary PhilbinDea
  • Photo of Conrad VeidtConrad VeidtGwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
  • Photo of Julius MolnarJulius MolnarYoung Gwynplaine
  • Photo of Olga BaclanovaOlga BaclanovaDuchess Josiana
  • Photo of Brandon HurstBrandon HurstBarkilphedro
  • Photo of Cesare GravinaCesare GravinaUrsus
  • Photo of Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesLord Dirry-Moir
  • Photo of Sam De GrasseSam De GrasseKing James II
  • Photo of Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellQueen Anne
  • Photo of Károly HuszárKároly HuszárInnkeeper

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