United States / Jun 19, 1916
The Clown (1916)
Directed by William C. deMille
50minruntime
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Overall average
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Plot
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.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Clown |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company |
| Release date | 19 giugno 1916 |
| Writer | Marion Fairfax |
| Cinematography | Charles Rosher |
| Assistant directors | M.A. Harris, William C. deMille |
| Camera operators | Charles Rosher |
| Additional photography | Charles Rosher |
| Production design | Wilfred Buckland |
| Art direction | Wilfred Buckland |
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| Set decoration | Wilfred Buckland |
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