The Clown(1916)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: William C. de Mille

Actors: Victor Moore, Thomas Meighan, Ernest Joy, Florence Dagmar, Gerald Ward, Tom Forman, Horace B. Carpenter, Wallace Pyke, Billy Jacobs

Release date: 1916-06-19

Country of origin: United States of America

Length: 0h 50m