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.
Stars: Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt, Julius Molnar, Olga Baclanova, Brandon Hurst, Cesare Gravina
Crew: Paul Leni (Director), Victor Hugo (Novel), Gilbert Warrenton (Director of Photography), Edward L. Cahn (Editor), Joseph C. Wright (Art Direction), Vera West (Costume Design)
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Studio: Universal Pictures
Runtime: 110 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 27, 1928
IMDb: 3.676
