

From Darkness to Light
April 20, 2025•1h 48m•★ 6.7
Documentary
“Mystery of a lost masterpiece.”
Explores Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 film "The Day the Clown Cried," its mysterious disappearance, and the search for footage. Includes interviews with Lewis' associates and previously unseen production content.
Director
Michael LurieWriters
Cast

Jerry Lewis
Self

Martin Scorsese
Self

Harry Shearer
Self

Hans Crispin
Self

Jean-Jacques Beineix
Self

Tomas Bolme
Self

Pierre Étaix
Self
?
Jan Kotschak
Self
?
Rune Hjelm
Self
?
Peter Kropénin
Self

Rune Ericson
Self

Jonas Bergström
Self

Lars Amble
Self

David Cross
Self (archive footage)

Jean-Luc Godard
Self (archive footage)

Dick Cavett
Self (archive footage)

Howard Stern
Self (archive footage)

Gilbert Gottfried
Self (archive footage)

Sarah Silverman
Self (archive footage)

Rob Reiner
Self (archive footage)