The Red Clown
- Episode aired Oct 21, 1957
- 26m
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7.2/10
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Casey attempts to locate an artist who has abandoned his young daughter.Casey attempts to locate an artist who has abandoned his young daughter.Casey attempts to locate an artist who has abandoned his young daughter.
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- GoofsCasey accidentally strikes Bobby in the face with the clown painting when returning the picture to its display location.
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[last lines]
Casey Jones: [voiceover] About two months later, I was on a gambling investigation in Queens. I couldn't resist going back to see Bobby Foley. She was full of good news about the drawing contest in school. She had won second place. But not with a clown. I think Bobby has a real good chance of growing up to be happy.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits show Bill Quinn's character as Magraw; in the story, the character is called Lieutenant McGowan.
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Compelling Human Interest
Touching entry focusing on a little girl's alienation because of her missing father. As it is, Dad's an artist living anonymously in Greenwich Village where, consumed by his 'art', he's estranged from Mom and ignoring child support. Meanwhile Mom's struggling, while little Bobby hugs her red clown doll for comfort. (The conflict raises an interesting question of art vs. morality.) Casey's policewoman is called in to hopefully find Dad and start child support, and maybe even facilitate a bond between father and daughter.
The story's compellingly told with good urban backdrop and cast performances. The crime, such as it is, may not be scary, but does have maximo human interest. Little Barbara Myers is especially effective, never descending into the maudlin, a common pitfall for such a role. Note too the ending, not typical for its time and realistically appropriate. I expect this outstanding second entry consolidated an audience for the remaining entries. So don't miss it.
The story's compellingly told with good urban backdrop and cast performances. The crime, such as it is, may not be scary, but does have maximo human interest. Little Barbara Myers is especially effective, never descending into the maudlin, a common pitfall for such a role. Note too the ending, not typical for its time and realistically appropriate. I expect this outstanding second entry consolidated an audience for the remaining entries. So don't miss it.
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- dougdoepke
- Dec 5, 2018
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- Runtime26 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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