Was The Joker based on "The Man Who Laughs" a silent film from the 20's?

*CyberCubed* · 08-24-2016, 10:53 PM

It's Conrad Veidt in The Man Who Laughs, a silent picture from the 20's.

Looks eerily similar to The Joker, a character who wouldn't be created till 1940...16 years later.

*Autbot_Benz* · 08-24-2016, 10:55 PM

http://www.themarysue.com/the-man-wh...t-of-turns-86/

*Ninjinister* · 08-25-2016, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

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It's Conrad Veidt in The Man Who Laughs, a silent picture from the 20's.

Looks eerily similar to The Joker, a character who wouldn't be created till 1940...16 years later.

Jesus, Cubed. Way to be 76 years late with this question.

*Candy Kappa* · 08-25-2016, 03:18 AM

I don't think even the Slowpoke meme is sufficient here...

*snake* · 08-25-2016, 03:22 AM

Next thread Cubed will be asking our opinions on the recent JFK assassination

*ToTheNines* · 08-25-2016, 03:31 AM

Cubed be like, who would win in a fight of Cain vs. Abel?

Casey · 08-25-2016, 11:55 AM

It has been confirmed numerous times that he is the influence on his appearance, but there are several others for his personality.

"Bob Kane: Bill Finger and I created the Joker. Bill was the writer. Jerry Robinson came to me with a playing card of the Joker. That's the way I sum it up. [The Joker] looks like Conrad Veidt — you know, the actor in The Man Who Laughs, [the 1928 movie based on the novel] by Victor Hugo. [...] Bill Finger had a book with a photograph of Conrad Veidt and showed it to me and said, 'Here's the Joker'. Jerry Robinson had absolutely nothing to do with it, but he'll always say he created it till he dies. He brought in a playing card, which we used for a couple of issues for him [the Joker] to use as his playing card" - May 17, 1994, Entertainment Weekly Interview

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-25-2016, 12:02 PM

Yes, Cubed.

Also, Richard Nixon was indeed a criminal. And George H.W. Bush did raise taxes. And Bill Clinton did live a protein stain on Monica's dress.

Spoiler alert.

*plastroncafe* · 08-25-2016, 12:04 PM

Does anyone else use the wheel?
I've been hearing a bunch about it online, apparently the kids are really into it.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-25-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Does anyone else use the wheel?
I've been hearing a bunch about it online, apparently the kids are really into it.

Wheels... fire... animal pelt tunics...

Kids these days.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 08-25-2016, 12:21 PM

I read in the newspaper that God will say, "Let there be light!"
Can anyone give me any details? I'm really interested to see what this 'light' thing will be like.

*plastroncafe* · 08-25-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Wheels... fire... animal pelt tunics...

Kids these days.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-25-2016, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

I read in the newspaper that God will say, "Let there be light!"
Can anyone give me any details? I'm really interested to see what this 'light' thing will be like.

You can't read the newspaper if there's no light.

PARADOX!!!!

*plastroncafe* · 08-25-2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

You can't read the newspaper if there's no light.

PARADOX!!!!

...braille?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-25-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

...braille?

I didn't think of that.

SkelMan939, I am so sorry. I did not mean to overlook your condition. Sorry.

Guess I'll see you around?

... Dammit.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 08-25-2016, 01:03 PM

lol I'm not blind.
If I were blind, how would I have an avatar?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-25-2016, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

lol I'm not blind.
If I were blind, how would I have an avatar?

It was a joke; I was hoping you'd see the humor in it.

Damn, again, sorry.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 08-25-2016, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

It was a joke; I was hoping you'd see the humor in it.

I got the joke, I just didn't want other people reading to suddenly think I was blind.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-25-2016, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

I got the joke, I just didn't want other people reading to suddenly think I was blind.

Eye don't think they will. Sorry, I don't think they will.

*snake* · 08-25-2016, 01:43 PM

Huh, I never knew Skeletonman was blind

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Casey Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 583	It has been confirmed numerous times that he is the influence on his appearance, but there are several others for his personality. "Bob Kane: Bill Finger and I created the Joker. Bill was the writer. Jerry Robinson came to me with a playing card of the Joker. That's the way I sum it up. [The Joker] looks like Conrad Veidt — you know, the actor in The Man Who Laughs, [the 1928 movie based on the novel] by Victor Hugo. [...] Bill Finger had a book with a photograph of Conrad Veidt and showed it to me and said, 'Here's the Joker'. Jerry Robinson had absolutely nothing to do with it, but he'll always say he created it till he dies. He brought in a playing card, which we used for a couple of issues for him [the Joker] to use as his playing card" - May 17, 1994, Entertainment Weekly Interview __________________ GOONGALA!

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CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Yes, Cubed. Also, Richard Nixon was indeed a criminal. And George H.W. Bush did raise taxes. And Bill Clinton did live a protein stain on Monica's dress. Spoiler alert. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

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TheSkeletonMan939 A New Day, A New Headache Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Over there Posts: 3,963	I read in the newspaper that God will say, "Let there be light!" Can anyone give me any details? I'm really interested to see what this 'light' thing will be like.

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TheSkeletonMan939 A New Day, A New Headache Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Over there Posts: 3,963	lol I'm not blind. If I were blind, how would I have an avatar?

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