The Clown

The Clown

The Clown

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The Clown

1916

0h 50m

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Overview

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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Victor Moore

Piffle

Victor Moore

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Thomas Meighan

Dick Ordway

Thomas Meighan

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Ernest Joy

Judge Jonathan Le Roy

Ernest Joy

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Florence Dagmar

Millicent - His Daughter

Florence Dagmar

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Gerald Ward

Jackie - His Son

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Tom Forman

Bob Hunter

Tom Forman

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Horace B. Carpenter

Circus Manager

Horace B. Carpenter

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Wallace Pyke

Rollo

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Billy Jacobs

Jonathan Le Roy Fox

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