
The Comic
The Comic
Release: 1969-11-19·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.1
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 Weissmülleras Jungle Jim (archive footage) (uncredited)
Pert Keltonas Mama Bell
Carl Reineras Al Schilling
Cornel Wildeas Frank Powers
Steve Allenas Steve Allen
Fritz Feldas Armand
Paulene Myersas Phoebe
Maurice Dallimoreas Lord Faversham
Calvin Coolidgeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dick Van Dykeas Billy Bright
Howard Morrisas Pedestrian Gag Man in 'Love Honor and Oh Boy' (uncredited)
Gavin MacLeodas 1st Director
Jerome Cowanas Lawrence
Ethelreda Leopoldas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Jean Willesas Denise in Film Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rex Bensonas Minor Role (uncredited)
Jeff Donnellas Nurse
Barbara Helleras Ginger
Mantan Morelandas Passerby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)
Ward Ramseyas Officer (uncredited)
Johnny Silveras Little Man (uncredited)
Mickey Rooneyas Cockeye
Paul Freesas Newsreel Narrator / Commerical Announcer / Man in Restaurant (voice)
Paul Russellas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Dick Winslowas Organist (uncredited)
Michele Leeas Mary Gibson
Jeannine Rileyas Lorraine Bell
Jack Berleas Minor Role (uncredited)
Jay Novelloas Miguel
William Boyceas Minor Role (uncredited)
Leonard Freyas Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Suzie Kayeas Amanda Lou Phipps (uncredited)
Nina Wayneas Sybil Atlas
Ed Peckas Edwin G. Englehardt
William H. O'Brienas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Peter Broccoas Minister (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Lifeguard in Film (uncredited)
Mark Russellas Minor Role (uncredited)
Irene Tedrowas Billy's Mother in 'Forget Me Not' (uncredited)
Bill Zuckertas Prison Warden in Film (uncredited)
Luis Delgadoas Minor Role (uncredited)
Ottola Nesmithas Housekeeper (uncredited)
Isabel Sanfordas Woman
Kenner G. Kempas Theatre Doorman (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)