The Little Clown (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film
Released in 1921, The Little Clown is a comedy and drama film directed by Thomas N. Heffron, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Mary Miles Minter is the title character. Pat (Minter) is a little orphan who has been raised around the circus. Her foster father is Toto the clown (Neely Edwards). Toto hopes to marry Pat until the day the circus comes to a Southern town and she meets handsome Dick Beverley (Jack Mulhall). Beverley falls in love with Pat and takes a job as trick rider just to be near her. Beverley's aristocratic parents (Winter Hall and Helen Dunbar) find out about his new job and insist that he come home. Two of the five reels survive.
Who’s in it. The Little Clown stars Mary Miles Minter as Pat, Jack Mulhall as Dick Beverley, Winter Hall as Colonel Beverley and Helen Dunbar as Mrs. Beverley, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Clown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Clown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Clown (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Clown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Little Clown?
- The Little Clown stars Mary Miles Minter, Jack Mulhall, Winter Hall, Helen Dunbar and Cameron Coffey.
- When was The Little Clown released?
- The Little Clown was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.