The Clown (1953)
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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
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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
Eddie MarrTelevision DirectorJonathan CottFloor Director
Don BeddoeGallagher
Steve ForrestYoung Man
Billy BartyBilly (uncredited)Keywords
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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
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The Clown has a runtime of 91 minutes.
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