Farewell Mister Grock

Plot Summary

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