The Man Who Laughs
1928, English. Directed by Paul Leni.
THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.
When a proud noble refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690, he is cruelly executed and his son surgically disfigured.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Paul LeniDirector
- Conrad VeidtGwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
- Mary PhilbinDea
- Cesare GravinaUrsus
- Brandon HurstBarkilphedro
- Olga BaclanovaDuchess Josiana
- Sam De GrasseKing James II
- Stuart HolmesLord Dirry-Moir
- Josephine CrowellQueen Anne
- Julius MolnarYoung Gwynplaine
- Károly HuszárInnkeeper
- Deno FritzSword Swallower
- Delmo FritzSword Swallower
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- May McLean, Marion Ward, Walter Anthony
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What The Man Who Laughs is based on
The Man Who Laughs is based on The Man Who Laughs (1869) by Victor Hugo.
1869
The Man Who Laughs
By Victor Hugo
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The Man Who Laughs: quick answers
Is The Man Who Laughs worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 234 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Laughs?
The Man Who Laughs runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Man Who Laughs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Laughs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Laughs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man Who Laughs yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Laughs on?
The Man Who Laughs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Laughs?
If you liked The Man Who Laughs, try Winter's Tale, Borrowed Hearts, The Unknown.
Who directed The Man Who Laughs?
The Man Who Laughs (1928) was directed by Paul Leni and stars Conrad Veidt, Mary Philbin, Cesare Gravina.
What is The Man Who Laughs based on?
The Man Who Laughs is based on The Man Who Laughs (1869) by Victor Hugo.