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The Man Who Laughs
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April 27, 1928
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Drama, Romance
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.
Featured Crew
Paul Leni
Director
Victor Hugo
Novel
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Cast
![Mary Philbin](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//grqaQFQSBIl26uv2VrmdneaLpJ9.jpg)
Mary Philbin
Dea
![Conrad Veidt](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//AkRjkTKXIUoPlczpPegaiFeg4lu.jpg)
Conrad Veidt
Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Julius Molnar
Young Gwynplaine
![Olga Baclanova](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//4iGwi4WGG8dk84hXBh0HWz2Ffv8.jpg)
Olga Baclanova
Duchess Josiana
![Brandon Hurst](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//fVpEO2PuRU2bNOK9XlEeRY9tiz.jpg)
Brandon Hurst
Barkilphedro