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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown (1946): Cast

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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown is a 1946 drama documentary starring Beby, Jean-Pierre Melville and Louis Maïss. It runs 18 minutes.

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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown (1946) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
18 min
Genres
Documentary , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown About?

The premise of 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown without spoilers.

The film tracks a full day in the life of music‑hall clown Beby. After stripping off his makeup he returns home for a simple meal, browses old photographs, and retires for the night. He wakes, spends a quiet day in the countryside, rehearses, and ultimately shares the stage with his new performing partner.

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • year 1946
  • 1940s
  • 20th century
  • clown
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Cast & crew

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown Cast & Characters

Beby leads the cast, with Jean-Pierre Melville as Narrator (uncredited) and Louis Maïss.

Details

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Veinticuatro horas en la vida de un payaso” and “Ventiquattro ore della vita di un clown”.

Also known as
  • Veinticuatro horas en la vida de un payaso
  • Ventiquattro ore della vita di un clown
  • 24 Horas na Vida de um Palhaço
  • 小丑生命中的一天
  • ある道化師の24時間
  • 광대의 24시간

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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown runs 18 minutes.

When was 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown released?

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown was released in 1946.

Who is in the cast of 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown?

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown stars Beby, Jean-Pierre Melville as Narrator (uncredited) and Louis Maïss.

Does 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown have a post-credit scene?

No. 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown in?

The original language of 24 Hours in the Life of a Clown is French.

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