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The Clown

The Clown (1916)

0h 50m | PG-13

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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

Studio: Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Victor Moore

Victor Moore

as Piffle

Thomas Meighan

Thomas Meighan

as Dick Ordway

Ernest Joy

Ernest Joy

as Judge Jonathan Le Roy

Florence Dagmar

Florence Dagmar

as Millicent - His Daughter

Gerald Ward

Gerald Ward

as Jackie - His Son

Tom Forman

Tom Forman

as Bob Hunter