The Grinning Face
1921, German. Directed by Julius Herska.
Silent horror film directed by Julius Herska and starring Franz Höbling, Nora Gregor and Lucienne Delacroix. It is an adaptation of the 1869 novel The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 18 March 1921
- Original title
- Das grinsende Gesicht (The Grinning Face)
- Country
- Austria
- Written by
- Louis Nerz
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What The Grinning Face is based on
The Grinning Face is based on The Man Who Laughs (1869) by Victor Hugo.
1869
The Man Who Laughs
By Victor Hugo
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How long is The Grinning Face?
The Grinning Face runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is The Grinning Face on?
The Grinning Face isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1921. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grinning Face?
If you liked The Grinning Face, try The Surrender, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us, The Eyes of My Mother.
Who directed The Grinning Face?
The Grinning Face (1921) was directed by Julius Herska and stars Franz Höbling, Nora Gregor, Lucienne Delacroix.
What is The Grinning Face based on?
The Grinning Face is based on The Man Who Laughs (1869) by Victor Hugo.