The Grim Comedian is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Phoebe Hunt, Jack Holt, and Gloria Hope.

[1] As described in a film magazine,[2] an automobile passenger tells an old man a tale, while speeding across the country, of the actress Marie Lamonte (Hunt) who gives up luxury, a beautiful car, and a cozy apartment furnished by Harvey "Million Dollar" Martin (Holt).

She does all this so that her daughter Dorothy (Hope), who was reared in a convent, might not be contaminated by the presence of the roue.

However, Harvey meets the young woman and a genuine affection springs up for her.

"The grim comedian" known as life has turned the tables on the millionaire when happiness was within his grasp.