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7.4 / 10(39 votes)IMDb19281h 14mUnited States of America

Laugh, Clown, Laugh

“What did he hide behind his painted smile?”

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 14, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$293K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Herbert Brenon
Screenplay & Story
Elizabeth Meehan, Tom Cushing, David Belasco
Original Score
H. Scott Salinas
Original Title
Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 14m
Production Budget
$293K
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Herbert Brenon

Screenplay & Story

Elizabeth Meehan, Tom Cushing, David Belasco

Original Score & Music

H. Scott Salinas

Director of Photography

James Wong Howe

Film Editing

Marie Halvey

Producers

Irving Thalberg, Herbert Brenon

Department Leadership Roster

James Wong Howe

James Wong Howe

Director of Photography

Irving Thalberg

Irving Thalberg

Producer

Marie Halvey

Editor

Elizabeth Meehan

Elizabeth Meehan

Writer

Herbert Brenon

Herbert Brenon

Producer

Herbert Brenon

Herbert Brenon

Director

Tom Cushing

Writer

H. Scott Salinas

H. Scott Salinas

Original Music Composer

David Belasco

David Belasco

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Laugh, Clown, Laugh.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.

Who stars in Laugh, Clown, Laugh?

The principal cast of Laugh, Clown, Laugh includes Lon Chaney, Bernard Siegel, Loretta Young, Cissy Fitzgerald, Nils Asther.

When was Laugh, Clown, Laugh released and how long is it?

Laugh, Clown, Laugh was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Laugh, Clown, Laugh?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Laugh, Clown, Laugh was composed by H. Scott Salinas.