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The Clown (1953) | Slate

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Rated 5.6 on TMDB

The Clown

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

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

Released: 1953
Runtime: 1h 31m
Rated: NR
Genres: Drama
Country: United States of America
Language: English

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Robert Z. LeonardDirector

Martin RackinScreenplay

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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
Walter ReedJoe Hoagley

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