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