Movie · 1928
Is The Man Who Laughs based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Man Who Laughs is based on the book The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo (1869).
The movie was released in 1928.
The book behind The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs
by Victor Hugo · first published 1869 · satirical fiction, historical fiction
Novel by Victor Hugo.
Common questions
Is The Man Who Laughs based on a book?
Yes. The Man Who Laughs is based on the book The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo (1869).
Who wrote the book The Man Who Laughs is based on?
The Man Who Laughs was written by Victor Hugo and first published in 1869.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Man Who Laughs before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Victor Hugo's books
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (film, 1996)
- Les Misérables (film, 2012)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (film, 2002)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (film, 1923)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (film, 1939)
- Les Misérables (film, 1998)