The Clown
1916, English. Directed by William C. deMille.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 June 1916
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marion Fairfax
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The Clown isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 June 1916. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Clown?
The Clown (1916) was directed by William C. deMille and stars Victor Moore, Thomas Meighan, Ernest Joy.