The Clown
Genre:
Drama, Comedy
Countries:
United States
Release Date: January 16, 1953
Year: 1953
Runtime:91 min
IMDb Rating:
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.
Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Loring Smith, Tim Considine