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The Man Who Laughs (1928)

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Starring (View all)
Conrad Veidt Conrad Veidt
Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
Julius Molnar Jr. Julius Molnar Jr.
Gwynplaine as a child
Olga Baclanova Olga Baclanova
Duchess Josiana
Brandon Hurst Brandon Hurst
Barkilphedro
Stuart Holmes Stuart Holmes
Lord Dirry-Moir
Sam De Grasse Sam De Grasse
King James II


Written by
Walter Anthony Walter Anthony
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12 years, 6 months ago at Apr 17 5:22
Signalling only one out from the silent era is quite a-difficult task but I think I just found the one-film that can be considered the greatest from that era: The Man Who Laughs is perfect example of the beauty hides behind the beast. Let me explain: The film plays like a horror movie and it even feels like one but in reality, it isn't. It's a romantic movie - tragic-romance to be more clear - and... read more

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4 years, 4 months ago at Jun 8 14:05
(OK) Long complex story, all is put in the spectacular film, but the hidden or sometimes shocking grimace smila of Veidt is at its core. Some expressionist sets look natural...

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4 years, 3 months ago at Jul 31 2:00
gwynplaines face was an inspiraton for the jokers face
the movie is very similar to phantom of the opera
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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.
Release date: 4 November 1928
UPC: 738329031022
Tags: Silent (10), Drama (6), Romance (6), 1928 (5), 1920s (4), Circus (4), Horror (3), Heir (3), Freak (3), England (3), Seduction (3), Based On Novel (3), Concert (2), Universal Horror (2), (2), Carriage (2), Revenge (2), Clown (2), Thriller (2), Mystery (2)
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