The Clown (1953)
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
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.078 |
Directed By
Robert Z. Leonard
TOP CAST
Red Skelton
Dodo Delwyn
Jane Greer
Paula Henderson
Tim Considine
Dink Delwyn
Loring Smith
Goldie
Philip Ober
Ralph Z. Henderson
Lou Lubin
Little Julie
Fay Roope
Dr. Strauss
Walter Reed
Joe Hoagley
Eddie Marr
Television Director
Jonathan Cott
Floor Director
Don Beddoe
Gallagher
Steve Forrest
Young Man
Billy Barty
Billy (uncredited)
Ned Glass
Danny Daylor (uncredited)
Sandra Gould
Secretary (uncredited)
Frank Nelson
Charlie (uncredited)
Ann Codee
Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles Bronson
Gambler (uncredited)
Forrest Lewis
Mr. Houston (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Schumacher
Dice Player (uncredited)
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