Plot Summary
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
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Robert Z. Leonard
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It has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 11 votes.
Who directed The Clown?
The Clown was directed by Robert Z. Leonard and released in 1953.
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The Clown has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1953-01-16
- Status
- Released