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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

1953 |1h 31m |  Drama

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Cast

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Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn

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Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

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Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn

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Loring Smith

Goldie

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Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

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Lou Lubin

Little Julie

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Fay Roope

Dr. Strauss

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Walter Reed

Joe Hoagley

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Eddie Marr

Television Director

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Jonathan Cott

Floor Director

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Don Beddoe

Gallagher

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Steve Forrest

Young Man

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Billy Barty

Billy (uncredited)

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Ned Glass

Danny Daylor (uncredited)

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Sandra Gould

Secretary (uncredited)

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Frank Nelson

Charlie (uncredited)

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Ann Codee

Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Charles Bronson

Gambler (uncredited)

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Forrest Lewis

Mr. Houston (uncredited)

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Bess Flowers

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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Status

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Language

English

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