The Clown and the Kid
The Clown and the Kid
1961, English. Directed by Edward L. Cahn.
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The Clown and the Kid is a 1961 film. When Moko the Clown (Don Keefer) passes away, his newly orphaned son Shawn (Michael McGreevey) takes up with mysterious wanderer Peter (John Lupton), and the two strangers become close friends and partners until a closely guarded secret rips them apart.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Clown and the Kid
The Clown and the Kid is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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Details
- Released
- 27 December 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herbert Abbott Spiro, Jerry Sackheim
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How long is The Clown and the Kid?
The Clown and the Kid runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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The Clown and the Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Clown and the Kid on?
The Clown and the Kid is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Clown and the Kid?
If you liked The Clown and the Kid, try Hurry Sundown, The Padre, Embattled.
Who directed The Clown and the Kid?
The Clown and the Kid (1961) was directed by Edward L. Cahn and stars John Lupton, Michael McGreevey, Don Keefer.