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() Directed by Paul Leni; Written by J. Grubb Alexander (Adaptation) and Walter Anthony (Titles); Based on the novel L'Homme Qui Rit by Victor Hugo; Starring: Conrad Veidt, Mary Philbin, Olga Baclanova, Brandon Hurst, Cesare Gravina, Stuart Holmes and Josephine Crowell; Available on Blu-ray and DVD
Rating: ****
&#;A woman has seen my face and yet may love me! If such a thing is possible, then I have the right to marry Dea.&#; &#; Gwynplaine (Conrad Veidt)
Note: The following review is an expanded version of a capsule review from September
Cruelty and love are two things that know no bounds. The protagonist of Victor Hugo&#;s politically charged period piece, experiences both, albeit not in equal measures. Universal&#;s big-budget version* cast the largely unknown (to American audiences) German actor, Conrad Veidt,** while his fellow countryman, Paul Leni (The Cat and the Canary),*** handled the directing chores. The Man Who Laughs represented a transitional phase, when movie theaters were gradually gearing up for talkies. As a result, two versions were released: standard silent, and a music score**** with limited sound effects.
* Fun Fact #1: Hugo&#;s story had been filmed at least twice before, as a French short (now presumed lo
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The Man Who Laughs (Annotated): A Romance of English History
Victor Hugo was born in Besançon, France on February 26, Although he originally studied law, Hugo dreamed of writing. In , he founded the journal Conservateur Litteraire as an outlet for his dream and soon produced volumes of poetry, plays, and novels. His novels included The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. Both of these works have been adapted for the stage and screen many times. These adaptations include the Walt Disney version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the award-winning musical sensation Les Miserables. In addition to his literary career, Hugo also held political office. In , he was elected to the Academie Francaise. After political upheaval in , he was exiled and remained so until He returned to Paris in and was elected to the National Assembly, though he soon resigned. He died on May 22,
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The Man Who Laughs () Directed bid Paul Leni. Conrad Veidt, Mary Philbin, Olga Baclanova ( min).
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