The Clown (1953)

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Country: USA
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1953-01-16
Director: Robert Z. Leonard (1889–1968)
Writers: Frances Marion , Leonard Praskins , Martin Rackin
Language: English
Stars: Red Skelton , Jane Greer , Tim Considine , Loring Smith , Philip Ober (1902–1982) , Lou Lubin , Fay Roope , Walter Reed , Eddie Marr , Jonathan Cott
Runtime: 91 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Palyaço (Turkey) , O Palhaço (Portugal, Portuguese Republic) , Il pagliaccio (Italy) , Die Tränen des Clowns , Clownen (Sweden) , The Clown (United Kingdom) , The Clown (United States of America) , Ilveilijä (Finland) , O Palhaço (Brazil) , Le clown (France, French Republic) , Klovnen (Denmark) , Le clown (Belgium) , Alma de payaso (Mexico) , Klovn , The Clown , De clown (Belgium)
Plot: 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.
IMDB:tt0044503