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