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.
Director: William C. deMille
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Victor Moore as Piffle |
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Thomas Meighan as Dick Ordway |
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Ernest Joy as Judge Jonathan Le Roy |
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Florence Dagmar as Millicent - His Daughter |
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Gerald Ward as Jackie - His Son |
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Tom Forman as Bob Hunter |
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Horace B. Carpenter as Circus Manager |
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Wallace Pyke as Rollo |
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Billy Jacobs as Jonathan Le Roy Fox |
| Directing | William C. deMille | Director |
| Writing | Marion Fairfax | Writer |
| Camera | Charles Rosher | Camera Operator |
| Art | Wilfred Buckland | Art Direction |
| Directing | M.A. Harris | Assistant Director |
