24 Hours in the Life of a Clown
1946, French. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
The movie follows the clock round as music hall clown Beby takes off his make up, goes home for a meal, looks at photos and goes to bed to rise, spend a day in the village and perform with his new partner.
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown is streaming on Criterion Channel and OVID in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1946
- Original title
- Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d'un clown
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Melville
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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown: quick answers
Is 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown worth watching?
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How long is 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?
24 Hours in the Life of a Clown runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
Does 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown have a post-credits scene?
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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown yet.
Which OTT platform is 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown on?
24 Hours in the Life of a Clown is streaming on Criterion Channel and OVID in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?
If you liked 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet, Lumière & Company.
Who directed 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?
24 Hours in the Life of a Clown (1946) was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Beby, Louis Maïss, Jean-Pierre Melville.