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The Clown

1917 · 62 min Drama
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

The circus clown Joe Higgins is scouted by a world famous artist agent, who promises him fame and fortune. Joe takes the offer on one condition: His fiancèe Daisy and her parents are coming with him. Soon, Joe finds himself performing on the biggest stages in the city, enthralling his audience night after night. But the glamorous life in the big city is no fairy tale after all.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Klovnen
Year 1917
Country Denmark
Genre Drama
Director A.W. Sandberg
Runtime 62 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs a poignant contrast between the circus ring's innocence and the calculated machinery of stardom, relying on expressive silent-era pantomime and stark visual composition. It explores the erosion of authenticity and personal bonds under the glare of public adoration.

What lingers after the final curtain is a melancholic meditation on the sacrifices hidden behind applause, where success becomes a gilded cage. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: A.W. Sandberg

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