Laugh, Clown, Laugh(1928)
What did he hide behind his painted smile?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh 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.
Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) is a drama film directed by Herbert Brenon, released on April 14, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Lon Chaney, Bernard Siegel, Loretta Young and Cissy Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Brenon
- Writers:
- Elizabeth Meehan, Tom Cushing, David Belasco
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg, Herbert Brenon
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Composer:
- H. Scott Salinas
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $293,000
- Status:
- Released
Laugh, Clown, Laugh Cast & Crew
Main 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
Julie DeValora
as Nurse (uncredited)
- Helena Dime
Helena Dime
as Lady at Luigi's Party (uncredited)
- Leo Feodoroff
Leo Feodoroff
as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Frankie Genardi
Frankie Genardi
as Little Boy at Tito's Death (uncredited)
- Lilliana Genardi
Lilliana Genardi
as Little Girl at Tito's Death (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Brenon, written by Elizabeth Meehan, Tom Cushing and David Belasco, produced by Irving Thalberg and Herbert Brenon.
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Laugh, Clown, Laugh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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Laugh, Clown, Laugh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Laugh, Clown, Laugh online?
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Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Laugh, Clown, Laugh?
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The main cast of Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) includes Lon Chaney, Bernard Siegel, Loretta Young, Cissy Fitzgerald and Nils Asther. The film was directed by Herbert Brenon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Laugh, Clown, Laugh released?
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Laugh, Clown, Laugh was released on April 14, 1928 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Laugh, Clown, Laugh worth watching?
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Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.