Laugh, Clown, Laugh 1928
“What did he hide behind his painted smile?”
What is Laugh, Clown, Laugh?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Herbert Brenon and produced by Irving G. Thalberg for MGM Pictures.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1928
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 74 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 14, 1928
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget
- $293,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 40 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~74 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Laugh, Clown, Laugh is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Herbert Brenon and produced by Irving G. Thalberg for MGM Pictures. The film stars Lon Chaney and Loretta Young, marking Young's film debut, alongside cast members Bernard Siegel and Cissy Fitzgerald. The story follows a despairing professional clown suffering a broken heart and a self-indulgent count who uncontrollably laughs. These two men learn to help each other with their problems, but complications arise when both fall in love with the same young woman and become romantic rivals. The production has a run time of one hour and fourteen minutes and was released in the United States on April 14, 1928. It is classified as a drama exploring the emotional conflicts and romantic competition between the two main characters and the young woman they both love.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Laugh, Clown, Laugh worth watching?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 40 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Laugh, Clown, Laugh and when was it released?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh is a feature film with a runtime of 74 minutes. It was released in 1928. Release status: Released.
Who directed Laugh, Clown, Laugh?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh was directed by Herbert Brenon.
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