The Clown
The Clown
Release: 1953-01-16
·Runtime: 91m
·★ 5.2
Drama
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
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Sandra Gould
as Secretary (uncredited)
Philip Ober
as Ralph Z. Henderson
Jonathan Cott
as Floor Director
Steve Forrest
as Young Man
Frank Nelson
as Charlie (uncredited)
Ann Codee
as Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Forrest Lewis
as Mr. Houston (uncredited)
Red Skelton
as Dodo Delwyn
Jane Greer
as Paula Henderson
Loring Smith
as Goldie
Lou Lubin
as Little Julie
Charles Bronson
as Gambler (uncredited)
Tim Considine
as Dink Delwyn
Fay Roope
as Dr. Strauss
Walter Reed
as Joe Hoagley
Eddie Marr
as Television Director
Don Beddoe
as Gallagher
Billy Barty
as Billy (uncredited)
Ned Glass
as Danny Daylor (uncredited)
