
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
Ed Peckas Edwin G. Englehardt
Jeff Donnellas Nurse
Dick Winslowas Organist (uncredited)
Mantan Morelandas Passerby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)
Luis Delgadoas Minor Role (uncredited)
Paul Russellas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Leonard Freyas Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Ethelreda Leopoldas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Dick Van Dykeas Billy Bright
Cosmo Sardoas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Barbara Helleras Ginger
Jerome Cowanas Lawrence
Peter Broccoas Minister (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Lifeguard in Film (uncredited)
Pert Keltonas Mama Bell
Gavin MacLeodas 1st Director
William Boyceas Minor Role (uncredited)
Isabel Sanfordas Woman
Rex Bensonas Minor Role (uncredited)
Suzie Kayeas Amanda Lou Phipps (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kempas Theatre Doorman (uncredited)
Johnny Silveras Little Man (uncredited)
Johnny Weissmülleras Jungle Jim (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nina Wayneas Sybil Atlas
Carl Reineras Al Schilling
Howard Morrisas Pedestrian Gag Man in 'Love Honor and Oh Boy' (uncredited)
Bill Zuckertas Prison Warden in Film (uncredited)
Michele Leeas Mary Gibson
Paul Freesas Newsreel Narrator / Commerical Announcer / Man in Restaurant (voice)
Jeannine Rileyas Lorraine Bell
Jay Novelloas Miguel
Steve Allenas Steve Allen
Paulene Myersas Phoebe
Ottola Nesmithas Housekeeper (uncredited)
Ward Ramseyas Officer (uncredited)
Irene Tedrowas Billy's Mother in 'Forget Me Not' (uncredited)
Mickey Rooneyas Cockeye
Maurice Dallimoreas Lord Faversham
Jack Berleas Minor Role (uncredited)
Calvin Coolidgeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mark Russellas Minor Role (uncredited)
Fritz Feldas Armand
Jeffrey Sayreas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Cornel Wildeas Frank Powers
William H. O'Brienas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Jean Willesas Denise in Film Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)