Drama ·Romance ·Horror · United States of America · 1928 · 1h 50m

The Man Who Laughs

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Director
Paul Leni
Cast
Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie Mary Philbin as Dea Cesare Gravina as Ursus Brandon Hurst as Barkilphedro Olga Baclanova as Duchess Josiana Sam De Grasse as King James II
Crew
Gilbert Warrenton — Director of Photography Edward L. Cahn — Editor Walter Anthony — Writer May McLean — Writer Marion Ward — Writer Charles E. Whittaker — Writer
Tagline

THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.

Synopsis

When a proud noble refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690, he is cruelly executed and his son surgically disfigured.

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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Paul Leni Director Gilbert Warrenton Director of Photography Edward L. Cahn Editor Walter Anthony Writer May McLean Writer Marion Ward Writer Charles E. Whittaker Writer Victor Hugo Novel Carl Laemmle Producer David Cox Costume Design Vera West Costume Design
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