The Clown (1953)

Director: Robert Z. Leonard

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

Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn

Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn

Loring Smith

Goldie

Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

Lou Lubin

Little Julie

Fay Roope

Dr. Strauss

Walter Reed

Joe Hoagley

Eddie Marr

Television Director

Jonathan Cott

Floor Director