The Clown (1953)

  • NR
  • 01/16/1953 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 31m

You'll cry...You'll laugh...You'll love it!

Overview

Once a famous Ziegfeld star, Dodo Delwyn is reduced to playing clowns in burlesque and amusement parks as a result of his drinking. His son Little Dink idolizes Dodo and faithfully believes in a comeback. He persuades "Uncle" Goldie, Dodo's agent in the good old days, to find a booking for Dodo. He can't, and Dink is sent to live with his remarried-and-wealthy mother, Paula. The unhappy Dink runs back to his father. His welcome return gives Dodo the courage needed to try a knockabout TV show offered by Goldie

Robert Z. Leonard

Director

Martin Rackin

Screenplay

Cast

Red Skelton's headshot

Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn
Jane Greer's headshot

Jane Greer

Paula Henderson
Tim Considine's headshot

Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn
Loring Smith's headshot

Loring Smith

Goldie
Philip Ober's headshot

Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson
Lou Lubin's headshot

Lou Lubin

Little Julie
Fay Roope's headshot

Fay Roope

Dr. Strauss
Walter Reed's headshot

Walter Reed

Joe Hoagley

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