
The life of Adrien Wettach, famous in the annals of the circus under the name of Grock, world famous Swiss clown. A series of images from Épinal, retracing the career of a European artist, within the framework of world history. Lots of children, wars, an eccentric Russian countess, Countess Barinoff, who grows old admiring the clown, and a very long quibble about a party wall, all serve to highlight the star's final number.
Adrien Wettach, aka 'Grock'

Countess Barinoff

Aunt Pauline

Italian child Alphonso
Mr. Durand

Bourquain

Madame Wettach
Adelaide, his daughter
Father Wattach

Adrian, young man
Adrien, child
Lord Peter
Kurt Heller

Jeannot
Wittzec

Roberto Wittez / Wetzel
Roberta
Fracassa

Partner of Grock / Antonek
Self
Unknown Role
Spectator (uncredited)

Waitress (uncredited)

Circus Valet (uncredited)

Spectator (uncredited)

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German Traveler (uncredited)

Kreinbuller, farmer (uncredited)
Serge, Countess' driver (uncredited)
Peasant (uncredited)

Clown Auguste (uncredited)

Old motorist (uncredited)
Circus driver (uncredited)

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Professor (uncredited)
Admirer (uncredited)
