The Clown | Framed 1953 Original Lobby Poster concession stand MM - C-11069 - 092524

MM - C-11069 - 092524

Copper-plated mechanical cast iron spittoon

what would eventually become the Republic of South Africa

'Our Boss' scribbled in pencil

The Clown | Framed 1953 Original Lobby Poster concession stand MM - C-11069 - 0925241953; mfd. by National Screen Service Corp. for Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc. Vintage original poster for the 1953 comedy starring Red Skelton. This piece was used to advertise "The Clown", a 1953 drama starring comedian Red Skelton about an alcoholic vaudeville entertainer who attempts to get his life for the sake of his son. The film was heavily inspired by the 1931 film "The Champ", a film with a similar premise, though the clown is swapped out