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The Clown

The Clown

Drama

1h 31m

January 16, 1953 (72 years ago)

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. 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

ActorAge thenAge now
Red Skelton

Red Skelton

Dodo Delwyn

Birthday: July 18, 1913

39 September 17, 1997 (84)
Jane Greer

Jane Greer

Paula Henderson

Birthday: September 9, 1924

28 August 24, 2001 (76)
Tim Considine

Tim Considine

Dink Delwyn

Birthday: December 31, 1940

12 March 3, 2022 (81)
Loring Smith

Loring Smith

Goldie

Birthday: November 18, 1890

62 July 8, 1981 (90)
Philip Ober

Philip Ober

Ralph Z. Henderson

Birthday: March 23, 1902

50 September 13, 1982 (80)
Lou Lubin

Lou Lubin

Little Julie

Birthday: November 9, 1895

57 January 30, 1973 (77)
Fay Roope

Fay Roope

Dr. Strauss

Birthday: October 19, 1893

59 September 13, 1961 (67)
Walter Reed

Walter Reed

Joe Hoagley

Birthday: February 10, 1916

36 August 20, 2001 (85)
Eddie Marr

Eddie Marr

Television Director

Birthday: February 14, 1900

52 August 25, 1987 (87)
Jonathan Cott

Jonathan Cott

Floor Director

Birthday: May 14, 1924

28 July 12, 2012 (88)