The Clown and the Kid

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The Clown and the Kid
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Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Written byJerry Sackheim
Herbert Abbott Spiro
Produced by Edward Small (executive)
Robert E. Kent
Starring John Lupton
Michael McGreevey
Mary Webster
Cinematography Gilbert Warrenton
Edited byIrving Berlin
Music by Richard LaSalle
Production
company
Harvard Film Corporation
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
  • December 27, 1961 (1961-12-27)
Running time
65 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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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Plot

When 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

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References

  1. 1 2 The Clown and the Kid at the TCM Movie Database
  2. 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.