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What did he hide behind his painted smile? - Laugh, Clown, Laugh
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Title: Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Release Date: 14 Apr 1928

Runtime: 1h 14m

Genre: Drama

Director: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (32 votes)

Cast

  • Tito Beppi: Lon Chaney
  • Simon: Bernard Siegel
  • Simonetta: Loretta Young
  • Giancinta: Cissy Fitzgerald
  • Count Luigi Ravelli: Nils Asther
  • Lucretia: Gwen Lee
  • Stage Manager (uncredited): Robert Brower
  • Nurse (uncredited): Julie DeValora
  • Lady at Luigi's Party (uncredited): Helena Dime
  • Minor Role (uncredited): Leo Feodoroff
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