The Clown

1953

Comedy / Drama

4
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 30%
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 588 588

clown comedian remake single father alcoholic father mother child separation

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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

Director

Robert Z. Leonard Photo
Robert Z. Leonard

Top cast

Stuart Holmes Photo
Stuart Holmes as Convention Dinner Guest
Ned Glass Photo
Ned Glass as Danny Daylor
George Ford Photo
George Ford as Convention Dinner Guest
Kenneth Gibson Photo
Kenneth Gibson as Convention Dinner Guest
480p.DVD
803.89 MB
640*480
Unknown language 2.0
Approved
23.07 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 5

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

I like Red in anything. Considering its time

I like Red in anything. Considering its time and the classic Freddie Freeloader look I still like it. ~ Rik Billock
Reviewed by I. S. W 5 / 10

The value in this movie is the unwavering

The value in this movie is the unwavering loyalty that the young son has for his father, even though the father doesn't deserve his son's trust, admiration or love. It's a very sad and moving relationship that they have.
Reviewed by john l 1 / 10

While Red Skelton is a respectable and skilled

While Red Skelton is a respectable and skilled actor, this movie is a shameless remake of King Vidor's 1931 Best Picture Oscar winner, The Champ. It pales badly by comparison. Bypass this movie for the original which is much more compelling in telling the story.
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