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