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The Comic

A renowned silent film actor's ego grew to eclipse his impressive comedic talents.

The biographical drama follows the turbulent life of Billy Bright, a silent film comedian who rises to fame but ultimately succumbs to his vices, ruining his career and ending up a lonely, bitter old man.

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Info about The Comic

Studio(s): Acre Enterprises

Originally Released: United States, Nov 19, 1969

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama

Main Cast

Dick Van DykeDick Van DykeBilly Bright
Michele LeeMichele LeeMary Gibson
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyCockeye
Cornel WildeCornel WildeFrank Powers
Nina WayneNina WayneSybil Atlas
Pert KeltonPert KeltonMama Bell
Steve AllenSteve AllenSteve Allen
Barbara HellerBarbara HellerGinger
Ed PeckEd PeckEdwin G. Englehardt
Jeannine RileyJeannine RileyLorraine Bell
Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeod1st Director
Jay NovelloJay NovelloMiguel
Craig HuebingCraig HuebingDoctor
Paulene MyersPaulene MyersPhoebe
Fritz FeldFritz FeldArmand
Jerome CowanJerome CowanLawrence
Isabel SanfordIsabel SanfordWoman
Jeff DonnellJeff DonnellNurse
Carl ReinerCarl ReinerAl Schilling
Howard DaytonHoward DaytonKetchup Man
Maurice DallimoreMaurice DallimoreLord Faversham
Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandPasserby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)
Lillian AdamsLillian AdamsOld Lady (uncredited)
Robert BallRobert BallMike Fields (uncredited)
Rex BensonRex BensonMinor Role (uncredited)
Mel BergerMel BergerFatso / Dental Patient (uncredited)
Frank BiroFrank BiroFred - Director (uncredited)
Nick BorganiNick BorganiPremiere Guest (uncredited)
William BoyceWilliam BoyceMinor Role (uncredited)
Paul BradleyPaul BradleyFuneral Guest (uncredited)
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoMinister (uncredited)
Patrick CampbellPatrick CampbellFuneral Director (uncredited)
Billy CurtisBilly CurtisLifeguard in Film (uncredited)
Joyce EastonJoyce EastonFrench Maid (uncredited)
Geoff EdwardsGeoff EdwardsLate Night Movie Host (uncredited)
Harry FleerHarry FleerCop (uncredited)
Paul FreesPaul FreesNewsreel Narrator / Commerical Announcer / Man in Restaurant (voice)
Leonard FreyLeonard FreyTalk Show Guest (uncredited)
Ben FrommerBen FrommerMexican Barfly (uncredited)
Eddie GarrettEddie GarrettRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
The Great John L.The Great John L.Burly Man (uncredited)
Clive HallidayClive HallidayButler (uncredited)
Alvin HammerAlvin HammerCameraman (uncredited)
Brick HustonBrick HustonStill Photographer (uncredited)
Suzie KayeSuzie KayeAmanda Lou Phipps (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempTheatre Doorman (uncredited)
Joseph La CavaJoseph La CavaRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Ethelreda LeopoldEthelreda LeopoldRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Kres MerskyKres MerskyBathing Beauty (uncredited)
Howard MorrisHoward MorrisPedestrian Gag Man in 'Love Honor and Oh Boy' (uncredited)
Ottola NesmithOttola NesmithHousekeeper (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienFuneral Guest (uncredited)
Murray PollackMurray PollackWedding Guest (uncredited)
Ward RamseyWard RamseyOfficer (uncredited)
Christopher RossChristopher RossMusician (uncredited)
Cosmo SardoCosmo SardoPallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Jeffrey SayreJeffrey SayrePallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Johnny SilverJohnny SilverLittle Man (uncredited)
Ralph SmileyRalph SmileyHot Dog Man (uncredited)
Irene TedrowIrene TedrowBilly's Mother in 'Forget Me Not' (uncredited)
Johnny WeissmüllerJohnny WeissmüllerJungle Jim (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jean WillesJean WillesDenise in Film Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dick WinslowDick WinslowOrganist (uncredited)
Bill ZuckertBill ZuckertPrison Warden in Film (uncredited)

Appearances

Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge

Creators

Carl ReinerCarl ReinerDirector, Screenplay
Aaron RubenAaron RubenWriter

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