24 Hours in the Life of a Clown

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown

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24 Hours in the Life of a Clown

1946

0h 18m

6.0(25 votes)

Drama

Documentary

Overview

The movie follows the clock round as music hall clown Beby takes off his make up, goes home for a meal, looks at photos and goes to bed to rise, spend a day in the village and perform with his new partner.

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Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Beby

Self

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Acting

Louis Maïss

Self

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Directing

Jean-Pierre Melville

Narrator (uncredited)

Jean-Pierre Melville

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