Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Seen it?1928 | 74 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1928: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Herbert Brenon
- Lon ChaneyTito Beppi
- Bernard SiegelSimon
- Loretta YoungSimonetta
- Cissy FitzgeraldGiancinta
- Nils AstherCount Luigi Ravelli
- Gwen LeeLucretia
- Robert BrowerStage Manager (uncredited)
- Julie DeValoraNurse (uncredited)
- Helena DimeLady at Luigi's Party (uncredited)
- Leo FeodoroffMinor Role (uncredited)