Andrew Lackaday, an English circus clown brought up in France, rises to the rank of brigadier general during the war. Returning to his old profession as a juggler, he finds that he has lost his skill.
body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }The Side Show of Life, a 1922 silent film, presents a fascinating study of a man grappling with his identity, oscillating between the frivolity of a circus performer and the gravitas of a military leader. Andrew Lackaday, portrayed by Ernest Torrence, is an English clown rai...
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"body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }The Side Show of Life, a 1922 silent film, presents a fascinating study of a man grappling with his identity, oscillating between the frivolity of a circus performer and the gravitas of a military leader. Andrew Lackaday, portrayed by Ernest Torrence, is an English clown raised in France, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he ascends to the rank of brigadier general during wartime.Upon his return to civilian life, Lackaday attempts to revive his ca..."
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