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.
Director: William C. deMille
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 19, 1916
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Production: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: William C. deMille
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Clown about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Clown?
- The Clown was directed by William C. deMille.
- Who stars in The Clown?
- The Clown stars Victor Moore, Thomas Meighan, Ernest Joy, Florence Dagmar, Gerald Ward, Tom Forman.
- How long is The Clown?
- The Clown has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Clown?
- The Clown is a Drama film.
- Where was The Clown produced?
- The Clown was produced in United States of America.