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Laugh, Clown, Laugh poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.2 / 100
1928·Drama / Romance·1h 13m

LAUGH, CLOWN, LAUGH

“What did he hide behind his painted smile?”

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.

Above the Line
Herbert Brenon·DirectorElizabeth Meehan·WriterTom Cushing·WriterJames Wong Howe·Director of PhotographyH. Scott Salinas·Original Music ComposerMarie Halvey·Editor
Cast
Lon Chaney·Tito BeppiBernard Siegel·SimonLoretta Young·SimonettaCissy Fitzgerald·GiancintaNils Asther·Count Luigi RavelliGwen Lee·LucretiaRobert Brower·Stage Manager (uncredited)Julie DeValora·Nurse (uncredited)Helena Dime·Lady at Luigi's Party (uncredited)Leo Feodoroff·Minor Role (uncredited)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 3
Herbert Brenon·DirectorWill Sheldon·Assistant DirectorRay Lissner·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Elizabeth Meehan·WriterTom Cushing·WriterDavid Belasco·Writer
Camera· 1
James Wong Howe·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Marie Halvey·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
H. Scott Salinas·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Cedric Gibbons·Set Designer
Production· 2
Irving Thalberg·ProducerHerbert Brenon·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Gilbert Clark·Wardrobe SupervisorAlfred Adeline·Stunt DoubleHilda Nelson·Stand In
By the Numbers
77.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Laugh, Clown, Laugh's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Melancholy
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man's face at the bottom, looking upward with tears in his eyes. Above him is a yellow shape with red trim, containing the title "LA”

drama
Key Elements
Clown MakeupTearsMovie TitleClown Costume
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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