The Man Who Laughs
3.7 |
1h 50min
Released
DramaRomanceHorror
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.
Story
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.
Directors
Paul Leni, Edward L. Cahn, Marion Ward,
Writers
Victor Hugo, J. Grubb Alexander, J. Grubb Alexander, Bela Sekely, May McLean, Walter Anthony, Charles E. Whittaker,
Tags
THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.
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