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The Clown

You'll cry...You'll laugh...You'll love it!

5.3

1953•1h 31m

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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Photo of Red Skelton

Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn

Photo of Jane Greer

Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

Photo of Tim Considine

Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn

Photo of Loring Smith

Loring Smith

Goldie

Photo of Philip Ober

Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

Photo of Lou Lubin

Lou Lubin

Little Julie

Photo of Fay Roope

Fay Roope

Dr. Strauss

Photo of Walter Reed

Walter Reed

Joe Hoagley

Photo of Eddie Marr

Eddie Marr

Television Director

Photo of Jonathan Cott

Jonathan Cott

Floor Director

Photo of Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Gallagher

Photo of Steve Forrest

Steve Forrest

Young Man

Photo of Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Billy (uncredited)

Photo of Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Danny Daylor (uncredited)

Photo of Sandra Gould

Sandra Gould

Secretary (uncredited)

Photo of Frank Nelson

Frank Nelson

Charlie (uncredited)

Photo of Ann Codee

Ann Codee

Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)

Photo of Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Gambler (uncredited)

Photo of Forrest Lewis

Forrest Lewis

Mr. Houston (uncredited)

Photo of Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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