Laugh, Clown, Laugh

What did he hide behind his painted smile?

Plot Summary

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.

7.2 /10

1928

US

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