German Conrad Veidt Inspired Batman’s Nemisis, The Joker!

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This totally takes the cake on being the top of the creepy scale. Check out the dude that inspired the infamous Joker of our time! The Joker was based off of German actor, Conrad Veidt’s character, Gwynplaine, in the film The Man Who Laughs. Now that this mystery has been solved, who inspired Adam West’s crazy Bat Dance???

via:laughingsquid.com