The Man Who Laughs
“THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE.”
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Gwynplaine, son of Lord Clancharlie, has a permanent smile carved on his face by the King, in revenge for Gwynplaine's father's treachery. Gwynplaine is adopted by a travelling showman and becomes a popular idol. He falls in love with the blind Dea. The king dies, and his evil jester tries to destroy or corrupt Gwynplaine.
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A visually stunning, tragic silent film. It's a haunting, expressionist descent into a world of cruel fate and societal judgment, where a disfigured clown's smile hides a broken heart. Prepare for a melancholic, gothic experience.
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