The Clown (1953 film)

The Clown
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Robert Z. Leonard
Written by	Frances Marion (story) Leonard Praskins (adaptation) Martin Rackin (screenplay)
Produced by	William H. Wright
Starring	Red Skelton Jane Greer Tim Considine
Cinematography	Paul C. Vogel
Edited by	Gene Ruggiero
Music by	David Rose
Distributed by	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	January 16, 1953 (1953-01-16) (U.S.)
Running time	91 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$887,000[1]
Box office	$2,099,000[1]

The Clown is a 1953 American drama film starring Red Skelton with Jane Greer and Tim Considine, and directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The story is derived from The Champ (1931).