The Clown
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 GoldieOnce 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"... Read more
Starring Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine, Loring Smith, Philip Ober, Lou Lubin, Fay Roope, Walter Reed, Eddie Marr, Jonathan Cott
Watch "The Clown" on Amazon released in 1953. It's a comedy and drama movie, and has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie, and is currently only available for purchase or rent.