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