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