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The Clown

Play trailer Poster for The Clown 1953,  1h 32m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A famous clown named Dodo Delwyn is now down on his luck. Because of his drinking, he's forced to play cheap burlesque shows. His son Dink believes in his father and tries to help Dodo's old agent, Goldie, get him a good gig, but the attempt is unsuccessful. Dink is sent to live with his mother, Paula, who has remarried -- but, when the boy returns, Dodo is inspired to give show business one more shot.
The Clown

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Robert Z. Leonard

Director

Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn

Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn

Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

Loring Smith

Benjamin Y. `'Goldie'` Goldenson

Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

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The Clown

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Movie Info

Synopsis A famous clown named Dodo Delwyn is now down on his luck. Because of his drinking, he's forced to play cheap burlesque shows. His son Dink believes in his father and tries to help Dodo's old agent, Goldie, get him a good gig, but the attempt is unsuccessful. Dink is sent to live with his mother, Paula, who has remarried -- but, when the boy returns, Dodo is inspired to give show business one more shot.
Director
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
William H. Wright
Screenwriter
Martin Rackin
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 7, 2016
Runtime
1h 32m
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