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.
Credits
The Man Who Laughs Cast
| Name |
Character |
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John George
He was 30, 70 years old when he died
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as (uncredited) |
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Conrad Veidt
He was 35, 50 years old when he died
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as Gwynplaine |
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Brandon Hurst
He was 61, 80 years old when he died
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as Barkilphedro |
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Olga Baclanova
She was 31, 78 years old when she died
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as Duchess Josiana |
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Mary Philbin
She was 24, 89 years old when she died
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as Dea |
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Cesare Gravina
He was 70, 95 years old when he died
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as Ursus |
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Stuart Holmes
He was 44, 87 years old when he died
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as Lord Dirry-Moir |
The Man Who Laughs Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Edward L. Cahn as Editor. He was 29 (64) years old when He died
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Editing |
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Victor Hugo as Novel. He was 126 (83) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Gilbert Warrenton as Director of Photography. He was 34 (86) years old when He died
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Camera |
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J. Grubb Alexander as Writer. He was 40 (44) years old when He died
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Writing |
