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The Clown

The Clown

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Drama

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

19 June 1916

Country

United States of America

Cast

Victor Moore

Victor Moore

Piffle

Thomas Meighan

Thomas Meighan

Dick Ordway

Ernest Joy

Ernest Joy

Judge Jonathan Le Roy

Florence Dagmar

Florence Dagmar

Millicent - His Daughter

Gerald Ward

Gerald Ward

Jackie - His Son

Tom Forman

Tom Forman

Bob Hunter

Horace B. Carpenter

Horace B. Carpenter

Circus Manager

Wallace Pyke

Wallace Pyke

Rollo

Billy Jacobs

Billy Jacobs

Jonathan Le Roy Fox

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