The Golden Clown (1926): cast, story & where to watch

1926 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1926, The Golden Clown is a drama and romance film directed by A.W. Sandberg, running about 137 minutes.

What it’s about. Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer, who – enthralled by Joe’s artistic talent – gets him a job in Paris. He quickly becomes the talk of the town, but as we know, wealth and happiness do not always go hand in hand, as opulent big-city living tragically seals the poor clown’s fate. Music: Ronen Thalmay. (stumfilm.dk)

Who’s in it. The Golden Clown stars Gösta Ekman as Joe Higgins, klovnen, Karina Bell as Daisy, Bundings datter, Maurice de Féraudy as Cirkusdirektør James Bunding and Kate Fabian as Graciella, Bundings kone, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Golden Clown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Clown page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Clown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Golden Clown (1926)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Clown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Golden Clown worth watching?
The Golden Clown holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Golden Clown?
The Golden Clown stars Gösta Ekman, Karina Bell, Maurice de Féraudy, Kate Fabian and Karen Caspersen.
When was The Golden Clown released?
The Golden Clown was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.