The Clown_
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.
Starring
Victor Moore, Thomas Meighan, Ernest Joy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Clown was released 110 years ago in 1916.
Overview
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 wher...
The Clown is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (9)
Victor Moore
Piffle
Thomas Meighan
Dick Ordway
Ernest Joy
Judge Jonathan Le Roy
Florence Dagmar
Millicent - His Daughter
GW
Gerald Ward
Jackie - His Son
Tom Forman
Bob Hunter
Horace B. Carpenter
Circus Manager
WP
Wallace Pyke
Rollo
BJ
Billy Jacobs
Jonathan Le Roy Fox
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What is The Clown about?
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.
How long is The Clown?
The Clown has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Clown?
The cast of The Clown includes Victor Moore, Thomas Meighan, Ernest Joy, Florence Dagmar, Gerald Ward.
GENRES (1)
Drama
