The Clown
1953Once 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
Acted in
Red Skelton
as Dodo Delwyn
Jane Greer
as Paula Henderson
Tim Considine
as Dink Delwyn
Loring Smith
as Goldie
Philip Ober
as Ralph Z. Henderson
Lou Lubin
as Little Julie
Fay Roope
as Dr. Strauss
Walter Reed
as Joe Hoagley
Eddie Marr
as Television Director
Jonathan Cott
as Floor Director
Don Beddoe
as Gallagher
Steve Forrest
as Young Man
Billy Barty
as Billy (uncredited)
Ned Glass
as Danny Daylor (uncredited)
Sandra Gould
as Secretary (uncredited)
Frank Nelson
as Charlie (uncredited)
Ann Codee
as Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles Bronson
as Gambler (uncredited)
Forrest Lewis
as Mr. Houston (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Schumacher
as Dice Player (uncredited)