His first American role was as a spy in the silent movie The Man Who Laughs starring Conrad Veidt in 1928 .
This movie achieved considerable international stature , and Meyer followed the migration of leading European actors to Hollywood the following year .
Meyer 's first American role was as a spy in the silent movie The Man Who Laughs starring Conrad Veidt in 1928 .
This movie achieved considerable international stature , and Meyer followed the migration of leading European actors to Hollywood the following year .