England exported the circus and its clowns to America, where the genre blossomed – in late 19th century America, the circus went from a one-ring horse act to a three-ring extravaganza that travelled the country on the railways.
The clown figure in motion pictures culminated in the immortal “little tramp” character of Charlie Chaplin, with his ill-fitting clothes, flat-footed walk, and winsome mannerisms.
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