The Clown

The Clown

1953
1h 31m
5.2

5.2/10

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"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

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 16, 1953
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0044503

Cast

Red Skelton
Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn

Jane Greer
Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

Tim Considine
Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn

Loring Smith
Loring Smith

Goldie

Philip Ober
Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

Lou Lubin
Lou Lubin

Little Julie

Fay Roope
Fay Roope

Dr. Strauss

Walter Reed
Walter Reed

Joe Hoagley

Eddie Marr
Eddie Marr

Television Director

Jonathan Cott
Jonathan Cott

Floor Director

Don Beddoe
Don Beddoe

Gallagher

Steve Forrest
Steve Forrest

Young Man

Key Crew

Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Martin Rackin
Screenplay