Laugh, Clown, Laugh
"What did he hide behind his painted smile?"
Originally released in 1928. Laugh, Clown, Laugh is a drama film. directed by Herbert Brenon. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney, Bernard Siegel, and Loretta Young
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (38 votes)
Budget
$293K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney
as Tito Beppi
Bernard Siegel
as Simon
Loretta Young
as Simonetta
Cissy Fitzgerald
as Giancinta
Nils Asther
as Count Luigi Ravelli
Gwen Lee
as Lucretia
Robert Brower
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
Julie DeValora
as Nurse (uncredited)
Helena Dime
as Lady at Luigi's Party (uncredited)
Leo Feodoroff
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $293,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laugh, Clown, Laugh about?
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.
Who directed Laugh, Clown, Laugh?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh was directed by Herbert Brenon.
How long is Laugh, Clown, Laugh?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Laugh, Clown, Laugh released?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh was released on April 14, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Laugh, Clown, Laugh?
The main cast of Laugh, Clown, Laugh includes Lon Chaney, Bernard Siegel, Loretta Young, Cissy Fitzgerald, Nils Asther.