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