The Man Who Laughs (1928)

A tragic accident leaves Gwynplaine with a permanent, eerie smile carved into his face. Raised in a traveling carnival, he hides his disfigurement while performing alongside his beloved Dea, a blind girl he rescued as a baby. As their fame grows, Gwynplaine wrestles with shame and love, unaware of a conspiracy unfolding around him. When dark secrets and forbidden desires collide, Gwynplaine must protect his heart and his identity.