The Clown (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1917, The Clown is a drama film directed by A.W. Sandberg, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Clown stars Valdemar Psilander as Klovnen Joe Higgins, Daniel Blumenfeldt, Axel Boesen and Peter Fjelstrup as Mr. Bunding, cirkusdirektør, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The 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 Clown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clown (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Clown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Clown worth watching?
- The Clown holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Clown?
- The Clown stars Valdemar Psilander, Daniel Blumenfeldt, Axel Boesen, Peter Fjelstrup and Aage Hertel.
- When was The Clown released?
- The Clown was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.