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