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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes11
DirectorRobert Z. Leonard
WritersMartin Rackin
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Clown
About The Clown
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
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, The Clown leans on a strong ensemble — Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1953.
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