The Man Who Laughs (1928)

Dir: Paul Leni Drama / Horror / Romance stars 4

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The Man Who Laughs is an American horror film first released in 1928, directed by Paul Leni. The film is based on a novel by Victor Hugo and stars Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt, Julius Molnar Jr., Olga Baclanova and Brandon Hurst. Our overall rating for this film is: very good.

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Credits

Director: Paul Leni
Script: J. Grubb Alexander, Walter Anthony, Victor Hugo (novel), May McLean, Marion Ward, Charles E. Whittaker
Photo: Gilbert Warrenton
Music: William Axt, Sam Perry, Erno Rapee
Cast: Mary Philbin (Dea), Conrad Veidt (Gwynplaine), Julius Molnar Jr. (Gwynplaine as a child), Olga Baclanova (Duchess Josiana), Brandon Hurst (Barkilphedro), Cesare Gravina (Ursus), Stuart Holmes (Lord Dirry-Moir), Sam De Grasse (King James II), George Siegmann (Dr. Hardquanonne), Josephine Crowell (Queen Anne), Charles Puffy (Innkeeper), Zimbo the Dog (Homo the Wolf), Henry A. Barrows, Richard Bartlett, Les Bates, Charles Brinley, Allan Cavan, D’Arcy Corrigan, Carmen Costello (Dea’s Mother), Carrie Daumery (Lady-in-Waiting), Howard Davies, Nick De Ruiz (Wapentake), Louise Emmons (Gypsey Hag), J.C. Fowler, John George (Dwarf), Jack A. Goodrich (Clown), Charles Hancock, Lila LaPon (Featured), Torben Meyer (The Spy), Joe Murphy (Hardquanones messenger), Edgar Norton (Lord High Chancellor), Broderick O’Farrell, Lon Poff, Frank Puglia (Clown), Henry Roquemore, Templar Saxe, Allan Sears, Scott Seaton, Louis Stern, Al Stewart, Anton Vaverka
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 110 min; B&W; silent

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