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