This made for television drama based on the life story of the much-loved Chicago circus clown, Jack Thum, stars Mickey Rooney in one of his most poignant and memorable roles along with Anne Jackson as Shirlee, Thum’s loving and devoted wife. Cast also includes Allen Goorwitz, Elisha Cook, Michael Le Clair, William Windom, Red Buttons.
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ACMI Identifier
318694
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Entertainers
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Music & Performing Arts → Clowns
Music & Performing Arts → Comedians
Music & Performing Arts → Entertainers
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)