Review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) by Jérôme V — 31 Jan 2009
Paul Leni is so underated compared to Murnau and Lang, it's a crime. After such masterpieces as Waxworks and The Cat and the Canary, here comes another great achievement with the sublime Conrad Veidt (one of my favourite actor, an opinion I do share with Christopher Lee.
..) and femme fatale Olga Baclanova (gulp!). A little sappy at times, but the creative direction from Leni and the set design gives an otherworldly atmosphere to this beautiful classic.
This review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) was written by Jérôme V on 31 Jan 2009.
The Man Who Laughs has generally received very positive reviews.
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