The Clown (1953)
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
Director:
Robert Z. Leonard
Writer:
Martin Rackin
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Red Skelton as Dodo Delwyn |
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Jane Greer as Paula Henderson |
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Tim Considine as Dink Delwyn |
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Loring Smith as Goldie |
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Philip Ober as Ralph Z. Henderson |
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Lou Lubin as Little Julie |
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Fay Roope as Dr. Strauss |
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Walter Reed as Joe Hoagley |
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Eddie Marr as Television Director |
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Jonathan Cott as Floor Director |
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Don Beddoe as Gallagher |
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Steve Forrest as Young Man |
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Billy Barty as Billy (uncredited) |
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Ned Glass as Danny Daylor (uncredited) |
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Sandra Gould as Secretary (uncredited) |
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Frank Nelson as Charlie (uncredited) |
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Ann Codee as Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited) |
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Charles Bronson as Gambler (uncredited) |
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Forrest Lewis as Mr. Houston (uncredited) |
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Bess Flowers as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
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Jerry Schumacher as Dice Player (uncredited) |
| Directing | Robert Z. Leonard | Director |
| Writing | Martin Rackin | Screenplay |
