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Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Laugh, Clown, Laugh

What did he hide behind his painted smile?

19287.31h 14m

Overview

A despairing clown suffering a broken heart and a self-indulgent count who uncontrollably laughs learn to help each other with their problems, but both fall in love with the same young woman.

Directed by Herbert Brenon
Written by Elizabeth Meehan, Tom Cushing, David Belasco
Produced by Irving Thalberg, Herbert Brenon
Box OfficeBudget: $293K0

Top Cast

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Tito Beppi

Bernard Siegel

Bernard Siegel

Simon

Loretta Young

Loretta Young

Simonetta

Cissy Fitzgerald

Cissy Fitzgerald

Giancinta

Nils Asther

Nils Asther

Count Luigi Ravelli

Gwen Lee

Gwen Lee

Lucretia

Robert Brower

Robert Brower

Stage Manager (uncredited)

J

Julie DeValora

Nurse (uncredited)

H

Helena Dime

Lady at Luigi's Party (uncredited)

L

Leo Feodoroff

Minor Role (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

marriage proposalsadnessclowncountlovetragedyolder man younger woman relationshipdevotionfoundlingtraveling circussilent filmpearl necklaceunspoken lovelaughterhopelessnessinternal conflictdifficult choicefather daughter relationship

About Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Laugh, Clown, Laugh is a drama film released in 1928 exploring themes of marriage proposal, sadness, clown, count, love, tragedy. Directed by Herbert Brenon, it stars Lon Chaney, Bernard Siegel, Loretta Young. A despairing clown suffering a broken heart and a self-indulgent count who uncontrollably laughs learn to help each other with their problems, but both fall in love with the same young woman.

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