The Man Who Laughs
"THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE."
Originally released in 1928. The Man Who Laughs is a drama/romance film. directed by Paul Leni.
Starring Conrad Veidt, Mary Philbin, and Cesare Gravina
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (217 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Stuart Holmes
as Lord Dirry-Moir
Josephine Crowell
as Queen Anne
Julius Molnar
as Young Gwynplaine
Károly Huszár
as Innkeeper
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man Who Laughs about?
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.
Who directed The Man Who Laughs?
The Man Who Laughs was directed by Paul Leni.
How long is The Man Who Laughs?
The Man Who Laughs has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Man Who Laughs released?
The Man Who Laughs was released on November 4, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man Who Laughs?
The main cast of The Man Who Laughs includes Conrad Veidt, Mary Philbin, Cesare Gravina, Brandon Hurst, Olga Baclanova.
Is The Man Who Laughs worth watching?
The Man Who Laughs has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 217 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.