The Clown (1953)
1h 31m · 16 Jan 1953
You'll cry...You'll laugh...You'll love it!
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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
| Movie ID | 6778 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Robert Z. Leonard |
| Main cast | Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine, Loring Smith, Philip Ober, Lou Lubin, Fay Roope, Walter Reed |
| Release date | 16 January 1953 |
| Release year | 1953 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 91 min (1h 31m) |
| Rating | 5.6 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Writers: Martin Rackin
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Red SkeltonDodo Delwyn
Jane GreerPaula Henderson
Tim ConsidineDink Delwyn
Loring SmithGoldie
Philip OberRalph Z. Henderson
Lou LubinLittle Julie
Fay RoopeDr. Strauss
Walter ReedJoe Hoagley
Eddie MarrTelevision Director
Jonathan CottFloor Director
Don BeddoeGallagher
Steve ForrestYoung Man
Billy BartyBilly (uncredited)
Ned GlassDanny Daylor (uncredited)
Sandra GouldSecretary (uncredited)
Frank NelsonCharlie (uncredited)
Ann CodeeBallet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles BronsonGambler (uncredited)
Forrest LewisMr. Houston (uncredited)
Bess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
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