The Man Who Laughs

Movie Overview

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.

Cast

Mary Philbin

Dea

Conrad Veidt

Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie

Julius Molnar

Young Gwynplaine

Olga Baclanova

Duchess Josiana

Brandon Hurst

Barkilphedro

Cesare Gravina

Ursus

Stuart Holmes

Lord Dirry-Moir

Sam De Grasse

King James II