The New Clown is a 1916 British silent comedy film directed by Fred Paul and starring James Welch, Manora Thew and Richard Lindsay.BFI.org It was based on a play by H. M. Paull. The screenplay concerns an aristocrat who runs away to join the circus.

Plot summary After mistakenly believing he has killed a man, an aristocrat runs away to join the circus where he enjoys a series of comic adventures.

Cast James Welch - Lord Cyril Garston Manora Thew - Rosie Dixon Richard Lindsay - Captain Trent Tom Coventry - Tom Baker Brian Daly - Pennyquick E.C. Arundell - Strong Man Kathleen Blake - Maud Chesterton Marjory Day - Winnie Chesterton Edward Sass - Showman Arthur Milton - Innkeeper Fred Rains - Clown

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