In 1972, Jerry Lewis ventured into uncharted territory with his film The Day The Clown Cried, exploring the Holocaust through the lens of a circus clown. This ambitious project, initially seen as a potential landmark in American cinema, ended up being categorized as one of the worst movies ever made. It was never officially released, creating a mystique around it that has intrigued film enthusiasts. Decoder Ring producer Max Freedman delves into the film's troubled history, featuring insights from notable figures in comedy and cinema, questioning whether the film truly deserves its infamous reputation.
In 1972, Jerry Lewis took the biggest risk of his career with The Day The Clown Cried, a drama about a circus clown in Auschwitz.
The Day The Clown Cried was never released and remains one of cinema's biggest mysteries, attracting attention as a potential legendary disaster.
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