The Clown 71 years old
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
Credits
The Clown Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Charles Bronson He was 31, 81 years old when he died | as Gambler |
| Bess Flowers She was 54, 85 years old when she died | as Nightclub Patron |
| Ned Glass He was 46, 78 years old when he died | as Danny Daylor |
| Jane Greer She was 28, 76 years old when she died | as Paula Henderson |
| Steve Forrest He was 27, 87 years old when he died | as Young Man |
| Sandra Gould She was 36, 82 years old when she died | as Secretary |
| Don Beddoe He was 49, 87 years old when he died | as Gallagher |
| Walter Reed He was 101, 149 years old when he died | as Joe Hoagley |
| Philip Ober He was 50, 80 years old when he died | as Ralph Z. Henderson |
| Ann Codee She was 63, 71 years old when she died | as Ballet Instructor |
| Forrest Lewis He was 53, 77 years old when he died | as Mr. Houston |
| Eddie Marr He was 52, 87 years old when he died | as Television Director |
| Loring Smith He was 62, 90 years old when he died | as Benjamin Y. 'Goldie' Goldenson |
| Red Skelton He was 39, 84 years old when he died | as Dodo Delwyn |
| Billy Barty He was 28, 76 years old when he died | as Billy |
| Frank Nelson He was 65, 45 years old when he died | as Charlie |
| Lou Lubin He was 57, 77 years old when he died | as Little Julie |
| Tim Considine He was 12, now 83 years old | as Dink Delwyn |
| Jonathan Cott He was 10, now 81 years old | as Floor Director |
| Fay Roope He was 59, 67 years old when he died | as Doctor Strauss |
The Clown Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Martin Rackin as Screenplay. He was 34 (57) years old when He died | Writing |
| Robert Z. Leonard as Director. He was 63 (78) years old when He died | Directing |
The Clown (71 years)
You'll cry...You'll laugh...You'll love it!
- Release day: Friday, January 16, 1953
- Runtime: 91 minutes