--- product_id: 206241396 title: "THE MAN WHO LAUGHS (Masters of Cinema) Blu-ray" price: "178.56 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/206241396-the-man-who-laughs-masters-of-cinema-blu-ray store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # THE MAN WHO LAUGHS (Masters of Cinema) Blu-ray **Price:** 178.56 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE MAN WHO LAUGHS (Masters of Cinema) Blu-ray - **How much does it cost?** 178.56 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/206241396-the-man-who-laughs-masters-of-cinema-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description One of the most visually striking of all the later silent films, The Man Who Laughs reunites German Expressionism director Paul Leni and cinematographer Gilbert Warrenton from their horror hit the previous year, The Cat and the Canary (1927). Both films are often considered to be among the earliest works of legendary horror classics from Universal Studios, yet the undeniably eerie The Man Who Laughs is more accurately described as a Gothic melodrama. However, its influence on the genre and the intensity of the imagery art director Charles Hall and makeup genius Jack Pierce would go on to define the look of those 1930s Universal horror landmarks have redefined it as an early horror classic, bolstered by one of the most memorable performances of the period. Adapted from the Victor Hugo novel, The Man Who Laughs is Gwynplaine (an extraordinary Conrad Veidt ), a carnival sideshow performer in 17th-century England, his face mutilated into a permanent, ghoulish grin by his executed father's royal court enemies. Gwynplaine struggles through life with the blind Dea (Phantom of the Opera's Mary Philbin ) as his companion though she is unable to see it, his disfigurement still causes Gwynplaine to believe he is unworthy of her love. But when his proper royal lineage becomes known by Queen Anne, Gwynplaine must choose between regaining a life of privilege, or embracing a new life of freedom with Dea. The startling makeup on Veidt was the acknowledged direct inspiration for The Joker in the 1940 Batman comic that introduced the character, and film versions of The Joker have been even more specific in their references to Leni's film. While The Man Who Laughs contains powerful elements of tragedy, doomed romance, and even swashbuckling swordplay, its influence on horror cinema is most pronounced. Leni died suddenly at the age of 44 a year after this film (with Veidt also unexpectedly passing away too soon in 1943), and The Man Who Laughs endures as one of the most haunting and stylish American silent films, made just as that era was coming to a close. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the film on home video for the first time ever in the UK. BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES PRESS: "The Man Who Laughs is a truly great, a devastatingly beautiful film. " TIME Magazine "One of the final treasures of German silent Expressionism. " Roger Ebert "Leni's pictorial genius -- aided here by what must have been an enormous budget -- marks the film as one of the most exhilarating of late silent cinema. " Time Out Review: Very important film no one knows much about. - I expected this to be interesting. But frankly I was bowled over by just how good a film it was. Certainly a quirky narrative and both male and female leads where exceptional and drew me in to the point I’d forgotten it was a silent film by the end and was just going with the flow. Definitely recommended. Also for those Batman fans. Watch the film and see the origins of the Joker character. Tim Burton pays homage with his Joker in regards to the nerves on his face being severed making the rictus grin. But frankly this is done way better and Conrad Veidt manages to look so much more disturbing. Different sort of character but Veidt manages to convey every emotion through with only his eyes. Absolute master. Review: Best thing I've seen on Prime. Homo is the real star! - A great dramatic film. I don't know anything about the history of this film.. I'm a casual Prime Streaming viewer who's exhaused the B&W horror/monster flicks available and stumbled upon this cracker. I was interested to see in the credits that Victor Hugo wrote the original novel. Although the speech is displayed as text in a silent movie format, there's a fantastic soundtrack with loads of incidental and background sounds. Very strong characterisation and not TOO overplayed. Obviously, Gwynplaine the protagonist was well played but I thought The Queen was a standout as well. Of course, Homo is the REAL star! A really dramatic and quite thrilling film towards the end. A remarkable production. Best thing I've seen on Prime for a while. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Conrad VEIDT, Mary PHILBIN, Paul LENI | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 453 Reviews | | Format | Blu-ray | | Genre | Horror | | Language | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish | | Manufacturer | Eureka Entertainment Limited | | Number of discs | 1 | | Runtime | 1 hour and 50 minutes | | Studio | Eureka Entertainment LTD | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Horror - **Format:** Blu-ray, Dubbed, NTSC, PAL, THX - **Contributor:** Conrad VEIDT, Mary PHILBIN, Paul LENI - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 50 minutes - **Number of discs:** 1 ## Images ![THE MAN WHO LAUGHS (Masters of Cinema) Blu-ray - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NgWeZF9yL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very important film no one knows much about. *by J***Y on 17 July 2023* I expected this to be interesting. But frankly I was bowled over by just how good a film it was. Certainly a quirky narrative and both male and female leads where exceptional and drew me in to the point I’d forgotten it was a silent film by the end and was just going with the flow. Definitely recommended. Also for those Batman fans. Watch the film and see the origins of the Joker character. Tim Burton pays homage with his Joker in regards to the nerves on his face being severed making the rictus grin. But frankly this is done way better and Conrad Veidt manages to look so much more disturbing. Different sort of character but Veidt manages to convey every emotion through with only his eyes. Absolute master. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best thing I've seen on Prime. Homo is the real star! *by P***S on 19 January 2015* A great dramatic film. I don't know anything about the history of this film.. I'm a casual Prime Streaming viewer who's exhaused the B&W horror/monster flicks available and stumbled upon this cracker. I was interested to see in the credits that Victor Hugo wrote the original novel. Although the speech is displayed as text in a silent movie format, there's a fantastic soundtrack with loads of incidental and background sounds. Very strong characterisation and not TOO overplayed. Obviously, Gwynplaine the protagonist was well played but I thought The Queen was a standout as well. Of course, Homo is the REAL star! A really dramatic and quite thrilling film towards the end. A remarkable production. Best thing I've seen on Prime for a while. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Glorious *by P***S on 21 July 2021* This is - as you'd expect from the Masters of Cinema series - a brilliantly restored film. It's possible to sit back and enjoy this without once being distracted by jerky edits or similar drops in quality. Instead, you get to focus on the film itself, and find a visually stunning and emotionally moving piece of cinema. You don't have to be a film buff to enjoy this, it's genuinely engaging in its own right. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/206241396-the-man-who-laughs-masters-of-cinema-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/206241396-the-man-who-laughs-masters-of-cinema-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*