Who is Weary Willie?

Mar 1, 2021

0h 15m

★ 0.0

In the midst of the Great Depression, a failed cartoonist becomes the most famous clown in the world.

Overview

"Who is Weary Willie?" explores the life of the once-famous circus character Weary Willie and his story tied to controversy and confusion over identity between his creator, Emmett Kelly Sr., and his son, Emmett Kelly Jr.

Genres

War

Documentary

Production Companies

El Dorado Films

Veteran Documentary Corps

Who is Weary Willie? Trailers

Cast

Dominique Jando

Chris Berry

Wini McKay

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