Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1928, Laugh, Clown, Laugh is a drama film directed by Herbert Brenon, running about 73 minutes. “What did he hide behind his painted smile?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Laugh, Clown, Laugh stars Lon Chaney as Tito Beppi, Bernard Siegel as Simon, Loretta Young as Simonetta and Nils Asther as Count Luigi Ravelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Laugh, Clown, Laugh has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laugh, Clown, Laugh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laugh, Clown, Laugh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928)?
- In US, Laugh, Clown, Laugh is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Laugh, Clown, Laugh worth watching?
- Laugh, Clown, Laugh holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Laugh, Clown, Laugh?
- Laugh, Clown, Laugh stars Lon Chaney, Bernard Siegel, Loretta Young, Nils Asther and Cissy Fitzgerald.
- When was Laugh, Clown, Laugh released?
- Laugh, Clown, Laugh was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.