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The Clown

  • 1953
  • Approved
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
588
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Red Skelton in The Clown (1953)
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SlapstickComedyDrama

Former Ziegfeld star Dodo Delwyn now performs as a clown due to alcoholism. His son Dink's faith in him and a brief separation inspire Dodo to accept a TV opportunity arranged by his former ... Read allFormer Ziegfeld star Dodo Delwyn now performs as a clown due to alcoholism. His son Dink's faith in him and a brief separation inspire Dodo to accept a TV opportunity arranged by his former agent Goldie.Former Ziegfeld star Dodo Delwyn now performs as a clown due to alcoholism. His son Dink's faith in him and a brief separation inspire Dodo to accept a TV opportunity arranged by his former agent Goldie.

  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • Martin Rackin
    • Leonard Praskins
    • Frances Marion
  • Stars
    • Red Skelton
    • Jane Greer
    • Tim Considine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    588
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Writers
      • Martin Rackin
      • Leonard Praskins
      • Frances Marion
    • Stars
      • Red Skelton
      • Jane Greer
      • Tim Considine
    • 22User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    The Clown
    Trailer 2:59
    The Clown

    Photos13

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    Top Cast99+

    Red Skelton
    Red Skelton
    • Dodo Delwyn
    Jane Greer
    Jane Greer
    • Paula Henderson
    Tim Considine
    Tim Considine
    • Dink Delwyn
    Loring Smith
    Loring Smith
    • Benjamin Y. 'Goldie' Goldenson
    Philip Ober
    Philip Ober
    • Ralph Z. Henderson
    Lou Lubin
    Lou Lubin
    • Little Julie
    Fay Roope
    Fay Roope
    • Dr. Strauss
    Walter Reed
    Walter Reed
    • Joe Hoagley
    Eddie Marr
    Eddie Marr
    • Television Director
    • (as Edward Marr)
    Jonathan Cott
    Jonathan Cott
    • Floor Director
    Don Beddoe
    Don Beddoe
    • Gallagher
    Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest
    • Young Man
    Monya Andre
    • Convention Dinner Guest
    • (uncredited)
    David Bair
    • TV Pageboy
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Barty
    Billy Barty
    • Billy - Coney Island Midget
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Bayless
    • Convention Dinner Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Hal Bell
    • TV Cameraman
    • (uncredited)
    Linda Bennett
    • Judy Henderson
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Writers
      • Martin Rackin
      • Leonard Praskins
      • Frances Marion
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews22

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The ballet sequence in this film is taken from Bathing Beauty (1944), an MGM musical in which Red Skelton starred opposite Esther Williams.
    • Goofs
      After Dodo talks to Henderson in the hallway about Dink, Dodo goes to open the door to his apartment twice between shots.
    • Connections
      Edited from Bathing Beauty (1944)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 16, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alma de payaso
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Loew's
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $887,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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