The Man Who Laughs
Summary: When a proud noble refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690, he is cruelly executed and his son surgically disfigured.
Release Date: November 04, 1928
Director:
Paul Leni
Runtime: 1 h 50 min
MPAA: Not Rated
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
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