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The Clown (1953)

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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

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Z. Leonard
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    Dodo Delwyn Red Skelton
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    Paula Henderson Jane Greer
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    Dink Delwyn Tim Considine
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    Goldie Loring Smith
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    Ralph Z. Henderson Philip Ober
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    Little Julie Lou Lubin
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    Dr. Strauss Fay Roope
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    Joe Hoagley Walter Reed

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