The New Clown is a 1916 British silent comedy film directed by Fred Paul and starring James Welch, Manora Thew and Richard Lindsay.^[1] 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