Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Olga Baclanova, Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt
Original language
English
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Based on
The Man Who Laughs
Setting
England
Crew
Screenplay
Joseph Grubb Alexander
Producer
Carl Laemmle
Cinematography
Gilbert Warrenton
Editing
Edward L. Cahn
Trailer
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Festival History
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2017 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1998 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Man Who Laughs | |
| Alternate title | L'Homme qui rit | |
| Alternate title | L'Uomo che ride |
Soundtracks
| CD | Music From The Man Who Laughs - Ami Hassinen, Ismo Virta, Kimi Kärki (new score, 2025) | 1 release, 2025: Valimo Productions |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Leni |
| Cast | Olga Baclanova, Mary Philbin, Conrad Veidt |
| Screenplay | Joseph Grubb Alexander |
| Producer | Carl Laemmle |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Warrenton |
| Editing | Edward L. Cahn |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
