The Clown

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, his 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... (imdb)