The Man Who Laughs
Overview
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.
Year 1928
Studio Universal Pictures
Director Paul Leni
Crew Victor Hugo (Novel), Paul Leni (Director), J. Grubb Alexander (Adaptation), Bela Sekely (Story Supervisor), Maurice Pivar (Supervising Film Editor), J. Grubb Alexander (Continuity)
Popularity 2
Language No Language
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