THE BREAKING HEART BEHIND THE LAUGHING FACE. 7.33/10 1928-04-27 110 minutes.HDGwynplaine, son of Lord Clancharlie, has a permanent smile carved on his face by the King, in revenge for Gwynplaine's father's treachery. Gwynplaine is adopted by a travelling showman and becomes a popular idol. He falls in love with the blind Dea. The king dies, and his evil jester tries to destroy or corrupt Gwynplaine.Year: 1928Studio: Universal PicturesCountry: United States of America