Gwynplaine, son of Lord Clancharlie, has a permanent smile carved on his face by the King, in revenge for Gwynplaine's father's treachery. Gwynplaine is adopted by a travelling showman and becomes a popular idol. He falls in love with the blind Dea. The king dies, and his evil jester tries to destroy or corrupt Gwynplaine.

• DirectorPaul Leni
• Release27 April 1928
• Genre
  Drama / Romance
• Duration1h 50m
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• Rate
  

  7.333
  206 reviews
• Productions

  Universal Pictures