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