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