خلاصه داستان : زندگی یک بازیگر نمایش عجیب و غریب وقتی متوجه می شود که او پسر گمشده یک نجیب زاده است، زیر و رو می شود...

During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.