The Little Clown
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas N. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Avery Hopwood, Eugene B. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Little Clown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas N. Heffron
Avery Hopwood, Eugene B. Lewis
Faxon M. Dean
Department Leadership Roster
Faxon M. Dean
Director of Photography
Thomas N. Heffron
Director
Eugene B. Lewis
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Clown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Clown 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 directed The Little Clown?
The Little Clown was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
Who stars in The Little Clown?
The principal cast of The Little Clown includes Mary Miles Minter, Jack Mulhall, Winter Hall, Helen Dunbar, Cameron C. Coffey.
When was The Little Clown released and how long is it?
The Little Clown was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.