The Day the Clown Cried

The Day the Clown Cried

90 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

A circus clown is imprisoned by the Nazis and goes with Jewish children to their deaths. Lost movie.

Directed by Jerry Lewis · Written by Jerry Lewis

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