24 Hours in the Life of a Clown
Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d'un clown
Synopsis
The movie follows the clock round as music hall clown Beby takes off his make up, goes home for a meal, looks at photos and goes to bed to rise, spend a day in the village and perform with his new partner.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Original Score
- Henri Cassel
- Original Title
- Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d'un clown
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Jean-Pierre Melville
Henri Cassel
Gustave Raulet, André Villard
Monique Bonnot
Jean-Pierre Melville
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director
Monique Bonnot
Editor
Jean-Pierre Melville
Producer
Gustave Raulet
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Melville
Screenplay
André Villard
Director of Photography
Henri Cassel
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown about?
The movie follows the clock round as music hall clown Beby takes off his make up, goes home for a meal, looks at photos and goes to bed to rise, spend a day in the village and perform with his new partner.
Who directed 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?
24 Hours in the Life of a Clown was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who stars in 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?
The principal cast of 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown includes Beby, Louis Maïss, Jean-Pierre Melville.
When was 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown released and how long is it?
24 Hours in the Life of a Clown was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown was composed by Henri Cassel.