The Clown (1916)
Severely injured after saving the son of Judge Jonathan Le Roy from a team of runaway horses circus clown, Piffle is taken to recover at the Le Roy home where he falls in love with the judge’s daughter, Millicent. She however loves another, Dick Ordway and is secretly carrying his child. When he is reported to have perished in the desert Piffle steps forward to save Millicent’s reputation by being husband and father. Millicent agrees but the judge insists Piffle leave the circus and become a banker. Piffle acquiesces but when Dick reappears many complications ensue.
- Date of release
- 1916-06-19
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- William C. deMille
Casting
- Victor Moore — Piffle
- Thomas Meighan — Dick Ordway
- Ernest Joy — Judge Jonathan Le Roy
- Florence Dagmar — Millicent - His Daughter
- Gerald Ward — Jackie - His Son
- Tom Forman — Bob Hunter
- Horace B. Carpenter — Circus Manager
- Wallace Pyke — Rollo
- Billy Jacobs — Jonathan Le Roy Fox
Interesting facts
The Clown is a lost 1916 American silent drama film starring stage star Victor Moore and directed by William C. deMille. It was produced by Jesse Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
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