King James VII (& II) (Sam De Grasse) seeks retribution against a disloyal nobleman by inflicting a disturbing mark upon his son—a grin carved into his face, so he’ll forever be reminded of his father's deceit! Not long after, the king is overthrown and the boy matures into "Gwynplaine" (Conrad Veidt). He then saves the sightless young woman “Dea” (Mary Philbin), and together they are looked after by "Ursus" (Cesare …