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