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