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The Clown (1953)

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

Updated May 23 2020

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US -

1953-01-16

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Keywords:

clown remake

FACTS

Runtime: 91 mins Rating: 5.9 Tag Line: You'll cry...You'll laugh...You'll love it!

Cast

Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

Charles Bronson

Gambler

Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

Billy Barty

Billy

Ned Glass

Danny Daylor

Fay Roope

Doctor Strauss

Don Beddoe

Gallagher

Loring Smith

Benjamin Y. 'Goldie' Goldenson