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Actor's 45-Year Secret: Stolen Jerry Lewis Film Sold

6/18/2025

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Swedish actor Hans Crispin confessed to Icon magazine that he pilfered a film reel of Jerry Lewis's elusive "The Day the Clown Cried" back in 1980, keeping it hidden for 45 years. This rare gem, dubbed a "holy grail" among cinephiles, has now been sold, leaving fans anxious about whether they'll ever see it on screen again.

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Swedish actor Hans Crispin confessed to Icon magazine that he pilfered a film reel of Jerry Lewis's elusive "The Day the Clown Cried" back in 1980, keeping it hidden for 45 years. This rare gem, dubbed a "holy grail" among cinephiles, has now been sold, leaving fans anxious about whether they'll ever see it on screen again.