

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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lon Chaney
Tito Beppi
Bernard Siegel
Simon
Loretta Young
Simonetta
Cissy Fitzgerald
Giancinta
Nils Asther
Count Luigi Ravelli
Gwen Lee
Lucretia
Robert Brower
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Julie DeValora
Nurse (uncredited)
Helena Dime
Lady at Luigi's Party (uncredited)
Leo Feodoroff
Minor Role (uncredited)
Frankie Genardi
Little Boy at Tito's Death (uncredited)
Lilliana Genardi
Little Girl at Tito's Death (uncredited)
Betsy Ann Hisle
Little Girl at Tito's Death (uncredited)
Emmett King
Doctor (uncredited)
Carl M. Leviness
Party Guest (uncredited)
Mickey McBan
Oldest Boy at Tito's Death (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
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
Herbert Brenon
Elizabeth Meehan, Tom Cushing, David Belasco
H. Scott Salinas
James Wong Howe
Marie Halvey
Irving Thalberg, Herbert Brenon
Department Leadership Roster
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Marie Halvey
Editor
Elizabeth Meehan
Writer
Herbert Brenon
Producer
Herbert Brenon
Director
Tom Cushing
Writer
H. Scott Salinas
Original Music Composer
David Belasco
Writer
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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.



















