Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the story centers on the extraordinary adventures of Gwynplaine (Conrad Veidt). Orphaned as a child, Gwynplaine is punished by the king for his father’s transgressions by having his face carved into a hideous grin. Disfigured and alone, Gwynplaine rescues a blind girl, Dea (Mary Philbin). Because she cannot see, Dea does not know about her lover’s tormented grin. They find a home in a circus, where they fall in love.

New 4K restoration, accompanied by an orchestral score by the Berklee Silent Film Orchestra.