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The Clown is a 1953 American drama film starring Red Skelton with Jane Greer and Tim Considine, and directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The story is derived from The Champ (1931). Plot. Dodo the Clown is a funny man with a serious drinking problem.
- $887,000
- David Rose
- William H. Wright
The Clown (1953) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Brief Synopsis. In this remake of The Champ, a drunken clown tries to make a comeback so he can keep his son. Cast & Crew. Read More. Robert Z. Leonard. Director. Red Skelton. Dodo Delwyn. Jane Greer. Paula Henderson. Tim Considine. Dink Delwyn. Loring Smith. [Benjamin Y.] Goldie [Goldenson] Philip Ober. Ralph Z. Henderson. Film Details. Genre.
- Robert Z. Leonard, Bert Glazer
- Red Skelton
Summaries. 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 him 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 ...
A famous clown named Dodo Delwyn (Red Skelton) is now down on his luck. Because of his drinking, he's forced to play cheap burlesque shows.
Overview. 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.