The Clown_
"You'll cry...You'll laugh...You'll love it!"
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
Starring
Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Clown was released 73 years ago in 1953.
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 idoli...
The Clown is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (20)
Red Skelton
Dodo Delwyn
Jane Greer
Paula Henderson
Tim Considine
Dink Delwyn
Loring Smith
Goldie
Philip Ober
Ralph Z. Henderson
Lou Lubin
Little Julie
Fay Roope
Dr. Strauss
Walter Reed
Joe Hoagley
Eddie Marr
Television Director
Jonathan Cott
Floor Director
Don Beddoe
Gallagher
Steve Forrest
Young Man
Billy Barty
Billy (uncredited)
Ned Glass
Danny Daylor (uncredited)
Sandra Gould
Secretary (uncredited)
Frank Nelson
Charlie (uncredited)
Ann Codee
Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles Bronson
Gambler (uncredited)
Forrest Lewis
Mr. Houston (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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What is The Clown about?
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
How long is The Clown?
The Clown has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in The Clown?
The cast of The Clown includes Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine, Loring Smith, Philip Ober.
What is the rating of The Clown?
The Clown has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama