The New Clown is a 1916 British silent comedy film directed by Fred Paul and starring James Welch, Manora Thew and Richard Lindsay.[1] It was based on a play by H. M. Paull. The screenplay concerns an aristocrat who runs away to join the circus.
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| Directed by | Fred Paul |
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| Distributed by | Ideal Film Company |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot summary
editAfter mistakenly believing he has killed a man, an aristocrat runs away to join the circus where he enjoys a series of comic adventures.
Cast
edit- James Welch - Lord Cyril Garston
- Manora Thew - Rosie Dixon
- Richard Lindsay - Captain Trent
- Tom Coventry - Tom Baker
- Brian Daly - Pennyquick
- E.C. Arundell - Strong Man
- Kathleen Blake - Maud Chesterton
- Marjory Day - Winnie Chesterton
- Edward Sass - Showman
- Arthur Milton - Innkeeper
- Fred Rains - Clown
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