The New Clown

The New Clown is a 1916 British silent comedy film directed by Fred Paul and starring James Welch, Manora Thew and Richard Lindsay. 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