Statements (82)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:allows |
Banned in several countries.
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| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
1.85:1
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| gptkbp:audience |
Polarizing reception.
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| gptkbp:awards |
No major awards.
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| gptkbp:box_office |
gptkb:CEO
$2 million Limited distribution. |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Marie_Laforêt
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis gptkb:Miriam_Kressyn Marty Allen |
| gptkbp:character |
The film features children in a concentration camp.
The clown character is named Helmut. |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Gordon_Willis
gptkb:László_Kovács Various interpretations exist. Frequently discussed in film forums. Often discussed in film criticism. |
| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:controversy |
Controversial for its subject matter.
Controversial for its portrayal of the Holocaust. Subject matter involving the Holocaust. |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Controversial discussions about humor and tragedy.
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Represents a unique approach to Holocaust narratives.
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Robert_L._Smith
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| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
Rarely screened publicly. Very few public screenings. |
| gptkbp:film_score |
lost film
Controversial reputation. |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
Analyzed for its narrative structure.
Analyzed for its controversial subject matter. Censorship debates surrounding the film. Created in a post-Vietnam War context. Cultural impact on comedy and tragedy. Impact on discussions of humor in tragedy. Influenced discussions on comedy and ethics. Subject of academic analysis. Use of humor in dark themes. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:High_School |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Day the Clown Cried
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| gptkbp:influences |
Later films about the Holocaust.
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
The story of a clown during the Holocaust.
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Criticized for insensitivity.
Critiqued for its tone. Examination of morality in entertainment. |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
A subject of debate among film scholars.
Considered a cult film. Legacy of being a 'lost' film. |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Joseph_Kosma
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Narrative focuses on a clown's perspective.
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
controversial subject matter
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| gptkbp:plot |
A clown in a concentration camp during World War II.
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| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A clown in a Nazi concentration camp tries to entertain children.
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis_Productions
|
| gptkbp:production_years |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:restoration |
Efforts to preserve the film.
Restoration efforts ongoing. |
| gptkbp:runtime |
100 minutes
101 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
|
| gptkbp:status |
unreleased
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Symbolism of laughter in dark times.
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| gptkbp:themes |
Explores themes of suffering and resilience.
Themes of hope amidst despair. Tragedy and comedy. |
| gptkbp:video_output |
Recognized in film studies.
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| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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