Summary
Orphaned Toby Tyler, fleeing the oppressive grip of his uncle, slips into the kaleidoscopic world of a traveling circus, assuming the humble role of a lemonade vendor. When the circus’s bareback rider, a frail little girl, collapses under the strain of a demanding performance, Toby, in a daring act of compassion, dons a dress and wig, masquerading as the ailing performer to shield her from dismissal. This ruse spirals into a cascade of escapades—each more audacious than the last—culminating in the accidental revelation of Toby’s innate flair for slapstick and physical comedy. The audience, entranced by his spontaneous antics, crowns him the star clown, transforming a runaway boy into the luminous heart of the circus spectacle.
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Orphan Toby Tyler runs away from his cruel uncle and joins a circus to work as lemonade boy. When a little girl who rides horses bareback becomes ill, Toby saves her from getting fired by putting on a dress and wig and taking her place. After a series of similar misadventures, his talent is discovered, and Toby becomes the star clown.
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