The Clown (1953)

01/16/1953 (US) • 1h 31m

Drama

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

Top Billed Cast

Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn

Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn

Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

Lou Lubin

Little Julie

Fay Roope

Dr. Strauss

Walter Reed

Joe Hoagley

Eddie Marr

Television Director


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

clown

comedian

remake

single father

alcoholic father

mother child separation

father son relationship

entertainment industry

talent agency

mother son reunion

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