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The Man Who Laughs (also published under the title By Order of the King from its subtitle in French) is a novel by Victor Hugo, originally published in April 1869 under the French title L'Homme qui rit. It takes place in England beginning in 1690 and extends into the early 18th century reign of Queen Anne. It depicts England's royalty and ...
- Victor Marie Hugo
- 1869
The Man Who Laughs: Directed by Paul Leni. With Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt, Julius Molnar, Olga Baclanova. 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.
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- Drama, Horror, Mystery
- Paul Leni
- 1928-11-04
The Man Who Laughs is a 1928 American synchronized sound romantic drama film directed by the German Expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni. While the film has no audible dialog, it was released with a synchronized musical score with sound effects using both sound-on-disc and sound-on-film processes.
Jan 18, 2004 · Orphaned as a child, he is captured by outlaws who use a knife to carve his face into a hideous grin. Disfigured, alone, he rescues a baby girl, and together they are raised by a fatherly vaudeville producer. As adults, they star in the producer's sideshow and fall in love.
Dec 11, 2023 · Explore the captivating world of 'The Man Who Laughs' (1928), a timeless silent film that remains in the public domain. Join us as we uncover the historical significance, directorial...
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- RetroVibes
Forgotten Universal classic The Man Who Laughs is the lynchpin bridging horror's past and Universal's golden age and its lead character the inspiration for Batman's...
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- Dark Corners Reviews
The Man Who Laughs. List. A meeting of brilliant creative minds, The Man Who Laughs serves as a stellar showcase for the talents of director Paul Leni and star Conrad Veidt. Read...
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