The Man Who Laughs (1928 film)

thumb thumb The Man Who Laughs is a 1928 film about a proud noble who refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690. He is cruelly executed and his son surgically disfigured. Directed by Paul Leni. Written by J. Grubb Alexander, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Dialogue Lord Clancharlie: I came back to find my little son. What have you done with him? King James II: By our grace he is still alive, and quite well, I believe. A Comprachico surgeon carved a grin upon his face so he might laugh forever at his fool of a father. Ursus: [looking at the baby] Blind! [sees Gwynplaine grinning] Stop laughing! Stop laughing, I say! Gwynplaine: I'm not laughing! Ursus: Comprachicos! Cast Mary Philbin — Dea Conrad Veidt — Gwynplaine Brandon Hurst — Barkilphedro Olga Vladimirovna Baklanova — Duchess Josiana Cesare Gravina — Ursus Stuart Holmes — Lord Dirry-Moir Samuel de Grasse — King James II Stuart External links 0019130 The Man Who Laughs Category:Romantic drama films Category:Silent films Category:1928 American films Category:American films about revenge Category:American historical adventure films Category:Films about blind people Category:Films about clowns Category:Films about corruption Category:Films based on French novels Category:Films based on works by Victor Hugo Category:Films directed by Paul Leni Category:Films set in England