The Clown (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1953, The Clown is a drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 91 minutes. “You'll cry...You'll laugh...You'll love it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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
Who’s in it. The Clown stars Red Skelton as Dodo Delwyn, Jane Greer as Paula Henderson, Tim Considine as Dink Delwyn and Loring Smith as Goldie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Clown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Clown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clown (1953)?
- In US, The Clown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Clown worth watching?
- The Clown holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Clown?
- The Clown stars Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine, Loring Smith and Philip Ober.
- When was The Clown released?
- The Clown was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.