IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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A professional clown and a self-indulgent count learn to help each other with their problems, but then become romantic rivals.A professional clown and a self-indulgent count learn to help each other with their problems, but then become romantic rivals.A professional clown and a self-indulgent count learn to help each other with their problems, but then become romantic rivals.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations
Cissy Fitzgerald
- Giancinta
- (as Cissy Fitz-Gerald)
Robert Brower
- Stage Manager
- (uncredited)
Julie DeValora
- Nurse
- (uncredited)
Helena Dime
- Lady at Luigi's Party
- (uncredited)
Leo Feodoroff
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Frankie Genardi
- Little Boy at Tito's Death
- (uncredited)
Lilliana Genardi
- Little Girl at Tito's Death
- (uncredited)
Betsy Ann Hisle
- Little Girl at Tito's Death
- (uncredited)
Emmett King
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
Carl M. Leviness
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Mickey McBan
- Oldest Boy at Tito's Death
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaHerbert Brenon reportedly loved to pick on and ridicule a 14-year-old Loretta Young (Note: Young turned 15 on day 18 of the 45-day shoot.) in her first big role, but was civil with her whenever Lon Chaney was present on the set. Chaney noticed this and never left her side, even if his character wasn't needed for shooting that day. He directed her throughout the shoot and became her surrogate father on the project. "I shall be beholden to that sensitive, sweet man until I die", said Young of Chaney.
- Quotes
Simon, aka Flok: Laugh, clown, laugh... even though your heart is breaking!
- Alternate versionsAn alternate "happier" ending was shot and was available to theaters who did not like the original. Unfortunately this no longer exists.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000)
Featured review
I recently viewed this film on TCM for the second time, and I enjoyed it even more. True, the fact that Chaney is in love with a teenager which he raised from a child is somewhat disturbing, but I think Chaney's portrayal in the film shows that he is aware of the inappropriateness of his love, however, he is unable to stop it. I particularly enjoyed the conflict Chaney experiences between his role as a performer and his needs as a human being. He displays a touching sense of obligation, stoicism, and vulnerability that only a master actor such as himself could manage. The final scene where he has fallen is absolutely heart wrenching, especially when he says, "I am an old man" as if he only realizes it for the first time. Complete with a wonderful new score, I would recommend this film for any fan of silent films, or just great acting in general. Long live Chaney!
- blackitty2
- Nov 1, 2003
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- Budget
- $293,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 13 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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