Friday, June 2, 2017

(1928)The Man Who Laughs


Disfigured by a king as a child, an 18th-century clown again becomes the pawn of royalty. It is said that the Joker in Batman is based on this movie.

Cast:


  • Mary Philbin as Dea
  • Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine
  • Brandon Hurst as Barkilphedro
  • Julius Molnar Jr. as Gwynplaine
  • Olga Vladimirovna Baklanova as Duchess Josiana
  • Cesare Gravina as Ursus
  • Stuart Holmes as Lord Dirry-Moir
  • Samuel de Grasse as King James II Stuart
  • George Siegmann as Dr. Hardquanonne
  • Josephine Crowell as Queen Anne Stuart


  • Directed by Paul Leni
  • Produced by Paul Kohner

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