The Clown and the Kid is a 1961 American drama film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring John Lupton, Michael McGreevey and Mary Webster.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Edward L. Cahn |
| Written by | Jerry Sackheim Herbert Abbott Spiro |
| Produced by | Edward Small (executive) Robert E. Kent |
| Starring | John Lupton Michael McGreevey Mary Webster |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Warrenton |
| Edited by | Irving Berlin |
| Music by | Richard LaSalle |
Production company | Harvard Film Corporation |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editWhen Moko the Clown dies, his orphaned son Shawn befriends a mysterious wanderer named Peter. The two become close friends and partners until a closely guarded secret tears them apart.[1]
Cast
edit- John Lupton as Peter
- Michael McGreevey as Shawn
- Don Keefer as Moko
- Mary Webster as Robin
- Barry Kelley as Barker
- Edith Evanson as Mother Superior
- Ken Mayer as Trooper
- Peggy Stewart as Sister Grace
- James Parnell as Second Patrolman
- Charles G. Martin as Daly
- Mary Adams as Mother Superior (uncredited)
- Victor French as Patrolman #1 (uncredited)
References
edit- ^ a b The Clown and the Kid at the TCM Movie Database
- ^ HURRAY SCHUMACH (Feb 13, 1962). "CHILDREN GETTING MORE MOVIE ROLES: Despite Production Factors, Trend Is Being Reversed Reluctance Well Founded". New York Times. p. 40.
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