The Man Who Laughs
(1928) THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE. | Released
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Profit: - $0
Movie Details
Tag Line: THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: Apr 27, 1928
Rating: 1928-04-27
Run Time: 1h 50m
Original Language: English
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Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Universal Pictures
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | Director |
Paul Leni
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| Continuity |
J. Grubb Alexander
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| Writing | Novel |
Victor Hugo
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| Writer |
Charles E. Whittaker
Marion Ward
May McLean
Walter Anthony
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| Adaptation |
J. Grubb Alexander
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| Story Supervisor |
Bela Sekely
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Gilbert Warrenton
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| Editing | Editor |
Edward L. Cahn
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| Supervising Film Editor |
Maurice Pivar
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| Art | Art Direction |
Joseph C. Wright
Charles D. Hall
Thomas F. O'Neill
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Vera West
David Cox
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| Makeup Artist |
Jack Pierce
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| Sound | Music |
Sam Perry
William Axt
Erno Rapee
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| Production | Producer |
Carl Laemmle
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| Production Supervisor |
Paul Kohner
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| Department | Role | Name |