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The Golden Clown (1926): Cast

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The Golden Clown is a 1926 romantic drama directed by A.W. Sandberg, starring Gösta Ekman as Joe Higgins, klovnen, Torben Meyer and Sigurd Langberg. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.

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The Golden Clown (1926) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 17m (137 min)
Director
A.W. Sandberg
Genres
Drama , Romance
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Golden Clown About?

The premise of The Golden Clown without spoilers.

After a chance encounter with a renowned French fashion designer, circus clown Joe is recruited to work in Paris, where his creative flair quickly makes him the talk of the city. Yet the allure of wealth and high‑society life proves hollow, and the opulent urban existence ultimately leads to his tragic downfall.

The Golden Clown Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • theater
  • rags to riches
  • circus
  • paris france
  • clown
  • one word title
  • suicide
  • seduction
  • fashion designer
  • love
  • france
  • remake
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Cast & crew

The Golden Clown Cast & Characters

Gösta Ekman leads the cast as Joe Higgins, klovnen, with Torben Meyer as Butler and Sigurd Langberg as Klovn. Directed by A.W. Sandberg; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from A.W. Sandberg

More films directed by A.W. Sandberg: The Last Night, The House of Shadows and The Clown.

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The Golden Clown Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “La dernière grimace” and “Der tanzende Tor”.

Also known as
  • La dernière grimace
  • Der tanzende Tor
  • El payaso
  • Clownen
  • Le clown

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FAQ

The Golden Clown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Golden Clown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Golden Clown?

The Golden Clown runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

When was The Golden Clown released?

The Golden Clown was released on October 30, 1926.

Who directed The Golden Clown?

The Golden Clown was directed by A.W. Sandberg.

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Who is in the cast of The Golden Clown?

The Golden Clown stars Gösta Ekman as Joe Higgins, klovnen, Torben Meyer as Butler and Sigurd Langberg as Klovn, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Golden Clown have a post-credit scene?

No. The Golden Clown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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