The Man Who Laughs (1928) 10/11

Directed by Paul Leni

Conrad Veidt - Gwynplaine

Mary Philbin - Dea

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo.

As a young boy Gwynplaine, the son of a disfavoured Lord, becomes the victim of revenge against his father -- the King orders the boy have a permanent smile carved onto is face. Abandoned by his captors in the winter snow, he finds a baby girl in the arms of her dead mother. They are taken in by a travelling freak show and Gwynplaine becomes a popular attraction. As they grow up together, Gwynplaine falls in love with Dea, the child he rescued, who is blind, and she with him. Unaware of his true identity, Gwynplaine becomes unwittingly drawn back into the world of politics that had left him so horrifically scarred many years ago...

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[glcostanza]

Derry-Moir is an awesome character. But, I LOVE Gwynplaine!! Conrad Veidt is the greatest actor ever!

[sirhonestharry]

Is that Mary Philbin? She is so pretty,

[Alvir4]

If this was a Tim Burton's films, there would be a song like 'I hear you, Josianaaaa'...

[MrEdium]

The Roots of the JOKER.

[january1030]

batman pressed the thumbs down button -________-

[odoanna]

Well, well... seems that Connie had a very nice pair of legs on him as well as great talent. Just saying...

[Pauliebear10]

I have so much respect for Conrad Veidt. He was truly an inspiring actor!

[TheCamoTurtle]

@rtsgod hes awesome :)

[godzilloid]

That first scene with Gwynplaine is just creepy

[Interfect727]

Marquis of Corleone?? The Proto-Godfather??

[rtsgod]

"How dare you refuse the hand of a Duchess--you clown!" "A King made me a clown!" "A gracious Queen has made you a Lord--you will honor her Majesty's command!" "A Queen made me a Lord- But first, God made me a man!" BADASS!