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.

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.

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Cast

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)

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References

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1961 films

1961 drama films

1960s English-language films

American black-and-white films

American drama films

Circus films

Films about clowns

Films directed by Edward L. Cahn

Films produced by Edward Small

Films scored by Richard LaSalle

United Artists films

1960s American films

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