Movie

The Clown (1953)

• NR
• January 16, 1953
• 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

Director

Robert Z. Leonard

Writers

Martin Rackin

Starring

Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine