Review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) by Sv G — 19 Sep 2011
This silent film from 1928 has a lot to say and is done so beautifully through the performances by the actors as well as through the camera lens as directed by German expressionist film-maker Paul Leni.
Both visually and theatrically stunning, I totally enjoyed this film based on the Victor Hugo novel of it's time, staring Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine, a young boy who is stolen from his father and butchered with a freak like grin on his face, who runs away and finds an orphaned and blind baby girl (Dia, played by Mary Philbin) until they come to a kind-hearted carnie-man named Ursus who takes them in played nicely by Cesare Gravina.
Add to that menagerie a loyal dog named Homo and these characters will take you through a story of both love and intrigue that is both a horror film as well as melodrama. A total enjoyment for a movie of that time period.
Also beautifully restored.
This review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) was written by Sv G on 19 Sep 2011.
The Man Who Laughs has generally received very positive reviews.
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