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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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Victor MooreVictor MoorePiffle
  • Photo of Thomas MeighanThomas MeighanDick Ordway
  • Photo of Ernest JoyErnest JoyJudge Jonathan Le Roy
  • Photo of Florence DagmarFlorence DagmarMillicent - His Daughter
  • Photo of Gerald WardGerald WardJackie - His Son
  • Photo of Tom FormanTom FormanBob Hunter
  • Photo of Horace B. CarpenterHorace B. CarpenterCircus Manager
  • Photo of Wallace PykeWallace PykeRollo
  • Photo of Billy JacobsBilly JacobsJonathan Le Roy Fox

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