
The Comic
The Comic
Release: 1969-11-19·Runtime: 95m·★ 5.9
ComedyDrama
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Acre Enterprises
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Ethelreda Leopoldas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Dick Van Dykeas Billy Bright
Jeannine Rileyas Lorraine Bell
Jeff Donnellas Nurse
Jack Berleas Minor Role (uncredited)
Howard Morrisas Pedestrian Gag Man in 'Love Honor and Oh Boy' (uncredited)
Fritz Feldas Armand
Mark Russellas Minor Role (uncredited)
Dick Winslowas Organist (uncredited)
Mickey Rooneyas Cockeye
Cornel Wildeas Frank Powers
Pert Keltonas Mama Bell
Paulene Myersas Phoebe
Paul Russellas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Paul Freesas Newsreel Narrator / Commerical Announcer / Man in Restaurant (voice)
Ottola Nesmithas Housekeeper (uncredited)
Lillian Adamsas Old Lady (uncredited)
Leonard Freyas Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Johnny Weissmülleras Jungle Jim (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michele Leeas Mary Gibson
Jerome Cowanas Lawrence
Carl Reineras Al Schilling
Kenner G. Kempas Theatre Doorman (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Lifeguard in Film (uncredited)
Johnny Silveras Little Man (uncredited)
Gavin MacLeodas 1st Director
Rex Bensonas Minor Role (uncredited)
Bill Zuckertas Prison Warden in Film (uncredited)
Peter Broccoas Minister (uncredited)
Steve Allenas Steve Allen
Maurice Dallimoreas Lord Faversham
Isabel Sanfordas Woman
Irene Tedrowas Billy's Mother in 'Forget Me Not' (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Jean Willesas Denise in Film Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
Calvin Coolidgeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Suzie Kayeas Amanda Lou Phipps (uncredited)
Ward Ramseyas Officer (uncredited)
Nina Wayneas Sybil Atlas
Mantan Morelandas Passerby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)
William Boyceas Minor Role (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Barbara Helleras Ginger
Ed Peckas Edwin G. Englehardt
Luis Delgadoas Minor Role (uncredited)
Jay Novelloas Miguel