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The Man Who Laughs
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Paul Leni
Profession:
Director
Born:
Jul 8, 1885
Died:
Jan 1, 0001
Biography:
German filmmaker Paul Leni was a key figure in German expressionist filmmaking, making his greatest contributions with two films Backstairs and Waxworks, both of which were most notable for their spooky ambience and innovative techniques. Waxworks...
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