Laugh, Clown, Laugh

  • Drama
4/14/1928
74

What did he hide behind his painted smile?

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.

Director:
Herbert Brenon
Writers:
Elizabeth Meehan
Tom Cushing
David Belasco
Budget:
$293,000
    • marriage proposal
    • sadness
    • clown
    • count
    • love
    • tragedy
    • older man younger woman relationship
    • devotion
    • foundling
    • traveling circus
    • silent film
    • pearl necklace
    • unspoken love
    • laughter
    • hopelessness
    • internal conflict
    • difficult choice
    • father daughter relationship

    Cast

    • Lon Chaney
      Tito Beppi
    • Bernard Siegel
      Simon
    • Loretta Young
      Simonetta
    • Cissy Fitzgerald
      Giancinta
    • Nils Asther
      Count Luigi Ravelli
    • Gwen Lee
      Lucretia
    • Robert Brower
      Stage Manager (uncredited)
    • Julie DeValora
      Nurse (uncredited)
    • Helena Dime
      Lady at Luigi's Party (uncredited)
    • Leo Feodoroff
      Minor Role (uncredited)
    • Frankie Genardi
      Little Boy at Tito's Death (uncredited)
    • Lilliana Genardi
      Little Girl at Tito's Death (uncredited)
    • Betsy Ann Hisle
      Little Girl at Tito's Death (uncredited)
    • Emmett King
      Doctor (uncredited)
    • Carl M. Leviness
      Party Guest (uncredited)
    • Mickey McBan
      Oldest Boy at Tito's Death (uncredited)

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