Review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) by Garrett C — 29 Mar 2008
One of greatest of all silent films, "The Man Who Laughs" is a heart-wrenching tale of a man hideously deformed so that his face is always paralysed into a scarred rictus grin.
This movie stands as a landmark example of the awesome power of montage and image. Conrad Veidt's legendary performance as the impossibly sweet and outcast Gwynplaine remains one of the most sympathetic portrayals of disability ever screened. Matched with Mary Philbin's Dea, this powerhouse cinematic effort has enough loaded emotion to drown Bresson.
This review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) was written by Garrett C on 29 Mar 2008.
The Man Who Laughs has generally received very positive reviews.
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