The Clown (1953) — drama film. Directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Starring Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine, Loring Smith. This page maps 5 characters and 6 relationships between them as an interactive character network.
Interactive Features for The Clown
The Clown offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:
Character Relationship Map
— Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 5 characters interconnect through 6 relationship links.
A fallen clown battles alcoholism and personal failures to achieve a final redemption through television, ultimately sacrificing his life for his art and son.
Drama · 5.6/10 · 91 min · 1953
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
