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Release of The Man Who Laughs

Release of The Man Who Laughs
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The Man Who Laughs is a 1928 American silent romantic drama film directed by the German Expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni. The film is an adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1869 novel of the same name, and stars Mary Philbin as the blind Dea and Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine.

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Timeline

  1. Release of A Ship Comes InJanuary 4, 1928
  2. Release of Speedy1928
  3. Release of Tempest1928
  4. Release of The Crowd1928
  5. Release of The Man Who Laughs (this page)1928
  6. Release of The PatriotAugust 17, 1928

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