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