
The Comic
The Comic
Release: 1969-11-19·Runtime: 95m·★ 5.9
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
Maurice Dallimoreas Lord Faversham
Calvin Coolidgeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethelreda Leopoldas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Howard Morrisas Pedestrian Gag Man in 'Love Honor and Oh Boy' (uncredited)
Nina Wayneas Sybil Atlas
Barbara Helleras Ginger
Jeannine Rileyas Lorraine Bell
Paulene Myersas Phoebe
Ed Peckas Edwin G. Englehardt
Kenner G. Kempas Theatre Doorman (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Rex Bensonas Minor Role (uncredited)
Dick Van Dykeas Billy Bright
Gavin MacLeodas 1st Director
Jeff Donnellas Nurse
Mantan Morelandas Passerby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)
Suzie Kayeas Amanda Lou Phipps (uncredited)
Ottola Nesmithas Housekeeper (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Isabel Sanfordas Woman
Paul Freesas Newsreel Narrator / Commerical Announcer / Man in Restaurant (voice)
Johnny Silveras Little Man (uncredited)
Johnny Weissmülleras Jungle Jim (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jay Novelloas Miguel
Billy Curtisas Lifeguard in Film (uncredited)
Irene Tedrowas Billy's Mother in 'Forget Me Not' (uncredited)
Jack Berleas Minor Role (uncredited)
Mark Russellas Minor Role (uncredited)
Cornel Wildeas Frank Powers
William Boyceas Minor Role (uncredited)
Steve Allenas Steve Allen
Carl Reineras Al Schilling
Peter Broccoas Minister (uncredited)
Fritz Feldas Armand
Paul Russellas Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Luis Delgadoas Minor Role (uncredited)
Leonard Freyas Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Bill Zuckertas Prison Warden in Film (uncredited)
Michele Leeas Mary Gibson
Ward Ramseyas Officer (uncredited)
Jerome Cowanas Lawrence
Cosmo Sardoas Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Jean Willesas Denise in Film Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dick Winslowas Organist (uncredited)
Mickey Rooneyas Cockeye
Pert Keltonas Mama Bell