The Clown(1953)
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The Clown Synopsis
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
The Clown (1953) is a drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, released on January 16, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine and Loring Smith. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers:
- Martin Rackin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Clown (1953) Trailer
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The Clown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Red Skelton
as Dodo Delwyn
Jane Greer
as Paula Henderson
Tim Considine
as Dink Delwyn
Loring Smith
as Goldie
Philip Ober
as Ralph Z. Henderson
Lou Lubin
as Little Julie
Fay Roope
as Dr. Strauss
Walter Reed
as Joe Hoagley
Eddie Marr
as Television Director
Jonathan Cott
as Floor Director
Don Beddoe
as Gallagher
Steve Forrest
as Young Man
Key crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by Martin Rackin.
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The Clown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Clown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Clown online?
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The Clown (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Clown?
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The main cast of The Clown (1953) includes Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine, Loring Smith and Philip Ober. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Clown released?
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The Clown was released on January 16, 1953 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Clown worth watching?
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The Clown (1953) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Clown?
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Yes. The official The Clown trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.