The Man Who Laughs

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.

Top Cast

Mary Philbin

Dea

Conrad Veidt

Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie

Julius Molnar

Young Gwynplaine

Olga Baclanova

Duchess Josiana

Brandon Hurst

Barkilphedro