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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.
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.
A silent film adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel about a disfigured man who becomes a clown and a hero. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and learn trivia and goofs about this classic horror mystery.
Jan 18, 2004 · A silent film adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel, starring Conrad Veidt as a disfigured man who hides his grin behind masks. The film is a melodrama, a horror film and a swashbuckler, with Expressionist sets and shadows.
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...
Victor Hugo's The Man Who Laughs (first published under the French title L'Homme qui Rit in April 1869) is a sad and sordid tale -- not the sort of tale of the moment Hugo was known for. It starts on the night of January 29, 1690, a ten-year-old boy abandoned -- the stern men who've kept him since infancy have wearied of him.
The Man Who Laughs is a 1928 American silent film directed by the German Expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni. The film is an adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1869 novel of the same...
