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Original 1928 poster for The Man Who Laughs

1928 · USA · Silent Shadows

The Man Who Laughs (1928)

Directed by Paul Leni

Conrad Veidt's permanently carved grin later inspired the look of the Joker.

Gothic

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Where to watch The Man Who Laughs

Watch freePublic domain · Internet Archive Streaming, rent or buyLive U.S. listings · JustWatch Watch the trailerYouTube

This film is in the U.S. public domain. Many restored copies are free to stream.

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