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  • Clownland (1912)
  • Short | Short, Comedy, Drama
Clownland (1912)
Short | Short, Comedy, Drama
Boy land, Girl land, Clownland, who of us has not had our dreams of all three. This film will rejuvenate the elders and rejoice the youngsters. It depicts in simple sequence the heartaches and joys of a poor, little newsboy, who seeing a ...See moreBoy land, Girl land, Clownland, who of us has not had our dreams of all three. This film will rejuvenate the elders and rejoice the youngsters. It depicts in simple sequence the heartaches and joys of a poor, little newsboy, who seeing a circus parade is filled with longing to witness the wonderful deeds performed within the tent. The small "newsy" finds himself on the great day without sufficient money to purchase a ticket, owing to a slump in trade. He sobs himself to sleep on the steps of his humble home, and the dream-fairies escort him to clownland. While he sleeps he is conveyed to the stage of the circus and placed in the chair of the "King," where, dressed in the royal robes, he commands the clown to dance and perform their special tricks for him. These to the delighted child are marvelous indeed. Finally, with a puff of smoke the "King" vanishes. The dream is over, and Teddy awakes, a disappointed little boy. Picking up his bundle of papers, he wends his way once more towards the enchanted spot, and gazes forlornly at the billboards. A kind-hearted stranger in passing notices the boy, and realizing how much such an event meant to him in his boyhood days, hands Teddy the price of a ticket. The boy is surprised and wild with joy. Thanking the donor for his goodness and waving his cap in the air, he rushes away to join the merry throng entering the canvas where he will see his dream realized. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Otis Turner
Producer
Carl Laemmle
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Updated Jun 22, 1912
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Jun 22, 1912 (United States)

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3 cast members
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Joe Moore
Teddy (as Joseph Moore) Teddy (as Joseph Moore)   See fewer
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William Welsh
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Harry LaPearl
The Clown (as Harry La Pearl) The Clown (as Harry La Pearl)   See fewer
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