The Man Who Laughs

THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.

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.

Direction

Paul Leni

Screenplay

Victor Hugo

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J. Grubb Alexander

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Walter Anthony

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May McLean

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Marion Ward

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Charles E. Whittaker