The Day the Clown Cried (1972)

Directors

Jerry Lewis

Cast

Jerry Lewis, Harriet Andersson, Anton Diffring, Ulf Palme

The story

Helmut Doork is a washed-up German circus clown during the beginning of World War II. Although he was once a famous performer who toured North America and Europe with the Ringling Brothers, Doork is now past his prime and receives little respect. After Doork causes an accident during a show, the head clown convinces the circus owner to demote Doork.

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