The Man Who Laughs 1928

Name: The Man Who Laughs
Released: 1928-04-27
Cast: Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt, Julius Molnar, Olga Baclanova, Brandon Hurst

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Paul Leni
Written by:	Walter Anthony & Charles E. Whittaker & Marion Ward & May McLean
Runtime:	110 minutes
Critics score:	100 / 100
Tagline:	THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.