
Overview
The life of Adrien Wettach, famous in the annals of the circus under the name of Grock, world famous Swiss clown. A series of images from Épinal, retracing the career of a European artist, within the framework of world history. Lots of children, wars, an eccentric Russian countess, Countess Barinoff, who grows old admiring the clown, and a very long quibble about a party wall, all serve to highlight the star's final number.
Top Cast

Grock
Adrien Wettach, aka 'Grock'

Suzy Prim
Countess Barinoff

Héléna Manson
Aunt Pauline
Alfonso Bovino
Italian child Alphonso

Charles Lemontier
Mr. Durand

Maurice Régamey
Bourquain
Nadine Rousseau
Madame Wettach
Monique Marqueret
Adelaide, his daughter

Georges Chamarat
Father Wattach
Ted Rémy
Adrian, young man
Adrien Osperi
Adrien, child
Peter Graham
Lord Peter
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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