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Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, November 19 1969
55 years ago
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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Cast

Portrait of Dick Van DykeDick Van Dyke. Dick Van Dyke was 43 in The Comic as 'Billy Bright'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 13 1925
Portrait of Michele LeeMichele Lee. Michele Lee was 27 in The Comic as 'Mary Gibson'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 24 1942
Portrait of Mickey RooneyMickey Rooney. Mickey Rooney was 49 in The Comic as 'Cockeye'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 23 1920 –
Died: Sun, Apr 06 2014
Portrait of Cornel WildeCornel Wilde. Cornel Wilde was 57 in The Comic as 'Frank Powers'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 13 1912 –
Died: Mon, Oct 16 1989
Portrait of Nina WayneNina Wayne. Nina Wayne was 26 in The Comic as 'Sybil Atlas'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 18 1943
Portrait of Pert KeltonPert Kelton. Pert Kelton would have been no older than 61 in The Comic as 'Mama Bell'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 14 1907 –
Died: Wed, Oct 30 1968
Portrait of Steve AllenSteve Allen. Steve Allen was 47 in The Comic as 'Steve Allen'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 26 1921 –
Died: Mon, Oct 30 2000
Portrait of Barbara HellerBarbara Heller. Barbara Heller was >> in The Comic as 'Ginger'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed PeckEd Peck. Ed Peck was 52 in The Comic as 'Edwin G. Englehardt'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 26 1917 –
Died: Sat, Sep 12 1992
Portrait of Jeannine RileyJeannine Riley. Jeannine Riley was 29 in The Comic as 'Lorraine Bell'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 01 1940
Portrait of Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeod. Gavin MacLeod was 38 in The Comic as '1st Director'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 28 1931 –
Died: Sat, May 29 2021
Portrait of Jay NovelloJay Novello. Jay Novello was 65 in The Comic as 'Miguel'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 22 1904 –
Died: Thu, Sep 02 1982
Portrait of Craig HuebingCraig Huebing. Craig Huebing was 40 in The Comic as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 04 1929 –
Died: Fri, Mar 10 2006
Portrait of Paulene MyersPaulene Myers. Paulene Myers was 56 in The Comic as 'Phoebe'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 09 1913 –
Died: Sun, Dec 08 1996
Portrait of Fritz FeldFritz Feld. Fritz Feld was 69 in The Comic as 'Armand'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 14 1900 –
Died: Thu, Nov 18 1993
Portrait of Jerome CowanJerome Cowan. Jerome Cowan was 72 in The Comic as 'Lawrence'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 03 1897 –
Died: Mon, Jan 24 1972
Portrait of Isabel SanfordIsabel Sanford. Isabel Sanford was 52 in The Comic as 'Woman'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 29 1917 –
Died: Fri, Jul 09 2004
Portrait of Jeff DonnellJeff Donnell. Jeff Donnell was 48 in The Comic as 'Nurse'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 10 1921 –
Died: Mon, Apr 11 1988
Portrait of Carl ReinerCarl Reiner. Carl Reiner was 47 in The Comic as 'Al Schilling'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 20 1922 –
Died: Mon, Jun 29 2020
Portrait of Howard DaytonHoward Dayton. Howard Dayton was 42 in The Comic as 'Ketchup Man'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 18 1927 –
Died: Sun, May 31 2009
Portrait of Maurice DallimoreMaurice Dallimore. Maurice Dallimore was 57 in The Comic as 'Lord Faversham'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 23 1912 –
Died: Tue, Feb 20 1973
Portrait of Mantan MorelandMantan Moreland. Mantan Moreland was 67 in The Comic as 'Passerby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 03 1902 –
Died: Fri, Sep 28 1973
Portrait of Frank AdamoFrank Adamo. Frank Adamo was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lillian AdamsLillian Adams. Lillian Adams was 47 in The Comic as 'Old Lady (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 13 1922 –
Died: Wed, May 25 2011
Portrait of Priscilla AnnPriscilla Ann. Priscilla Ann was >> in The Comic as 'Consuela (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert BallRobert Ball. Robert Ball was >> in The Comic as 'Mike Fields (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rex BensonRex Benson. Rex Benson was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mel BergerMel Berger. Mel Berger was >> in The Comic as 'Fatso / Dental Patient (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack BerleJack Berle. Jack Berle was 65 in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 02 1904 –
Died: Mon, Jan 21 1985
Portrait of Frank BiroFrank Biro. Frank Biro was 55 in The Comic as 'Fred - Director (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 05 1914 –
Died: Tue, May 11 1993
Portrait of Nick BorganiNick Borgani. Nick Borgani was >> in The Comic as 'Premiere Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William BoyceWilliam Boyce. William Boyce was 37 in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 05 1932 –
Died: Mon, Apr 29 2013
Portrait of Paul BradleyPaul Bradley. Paul Bradley was 68 in The Comic as 'Funeral Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Died: Fri, Jun 18 1999
Portrait of Peter BroccoPeter Brocco. Peter Brocco was 66 in The Comic as 'Minister (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 15 1903 –
Died: Sat, Dec 19 1992
Portrait of Linda BurtonLinda Burton. Linda Burton was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick CampbellPatrick Campbell. Patrick Campbell was 56 in The Comic as 'Funeral Director (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 06 1913 –
Died: Sun, Nov 09 1980
Portrait of Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge. Calvin Coolidge would have been no older than 60 in The Comic as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 04 1872 –
Died: Thu, Jan 05 1933
Portrait of Suzanne CovingtonSuzanne Covington. Suzanne Covington was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy CurtisBilly Curtis. Billy Curtis was 60 in The Comic as 'Lifeguard in Film (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 27 1909 –
Died: Wed, Nov 09 1988
Portrait of Luis DelgadoLuis Delgado. Luis Delgado was 44 in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 22 1925 –
Died: Mon, Mar 24 1997
Portrait of Peter EastmanPeter Eastman. Peter Eastman was 50 in The Comic as 'Screening Room Executive (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 10 1919 –
Died: Sun, Jul 28 2013
Portrait of Joyce EastonJoyce Easton. Joyce Easton was 38 in The Comic as 'French Maid (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 30 1930
Portrait of Geoff EdwardsGeoff Edwards. Geoff Edwards was >> in The Comic as 'Late Night Movie Host (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynn FieldsLynn Fields. Lynn Fields was 25 in The Comic as 'Mailbox Gag (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 18 1944 –
Died: Sat, Nov 17 2012
Portrait of Harry FleerHarry Fleer. Harry Fleer was 53 in The Comic as 'Cop (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 26 1916 –
Died: Fri, Oct 14 1994
Portrait of Paul FreesPaul Frees. Paul Frees was 49 in The Comic as 'Newsreel Narrator / Commerical Announcer / Man in Restaurant (voice)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 22 1920 –
Died: Sun, Nov 02 1986
Portrait of Leonard FreyLeonard Frey. Leonard Frey was 31 in The Comic as 'Talk Show Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 04 1938 –
Died: Wed, Aug 24 1988
Portrait of Sig FrohlichSig Frohlich. Sig Frohlich was 59 in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 08 1910 –
Died: Fri, Sep 30 2005
Portrait of Ben FrommerBen Frommer. Ben Frommer was 56 in The Comic as 'Mexican Barfly (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 12 1913 –
Died: Sat, May 09 1992
Portrait of Dee GardnerDee Gardner. Dee Gardner was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie GarrettEddie Garrett. Eddie Garrett was 42 in The Comic as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 19 1927 –
Died: Thu, May 13 2010
Portrait of Bobby GilbertBobby Gilbert. Bobby Gilbert was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of The Great John L.The Great John L.. The Great John L. was 44 in The Comic as 'Burly Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 26 1925 –
Died: Sun, Nov 06 2005
Portrait of Clive HallidayClive Halliday. Clive Halliday was >> in The Comic as 'Butler (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alvin HammerAlvin Hammer. Alvin Hammer was 54 in The Comic as 'Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1915 –
Died: Sun, Oct 31 1993
Portrait of Carter HarbaughCarter Harbaugh. Carter Harbaugh was >> in The Comic as 'Tommy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andre HemmersAndre Hemmers. Andre Hemmers was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brick HustonBrick Huston. Brick Huston was >> in The Comic as 'Still Photographer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott JamesScott James. Scott James was >> in The Comic as 'Billy Jr. (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stardedt KaavaStardedt Kaava. Stardedt Kaava was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lou KaneLou Kane. Lou Kane was >> in The Comic as 'Storekeeper (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Suzie KayeSuzie Kaye. Suzie Kaye was >> in The Comic as 'Amanda Lou Phipps (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp. Kenner G. Kemp was 61 in The Comic as 'Theatre Doorman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Died: Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of Walter KightlyWalter Kightly. Walter Kightly was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph La CavaJoseph La Cava. Joseph La Cava was 61 in The Comic as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 16 1908 –
Died: Tue, Feb 04 1992
Portrait of Ethelreda LeopoldEthelreda Leopold. Ethelreda Leopold was 55 in The Comic as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 02 1914 –
Died: Mon, Jan 26 1998
Portrait of Marilyn MalloyMarilyn Malloy. Marilyn Malloy was >> in The Comic as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan MarstonAlan Marston. Alan Marston was >> in The Comic as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank MathiasFrank Mathias. Frank Mathias was >> in The Comic as 'Hearse Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kres MerskyKres Mersky. Kres Mersky was 20 in The Comic as 'Bathing Beauty (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 04 1949
Portrait of Celeste MichaelsCeleste Michaels. Celeste Michaels was >> in The Comic as 'Girl in Miniskirt (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard MorrisHoward Morris. Howard Morris was 50 in The Comic as 'Pedestrian Gag Man in 'Love Honor and Oh Boy' (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 04 1919 –
Died: Sat, May 21 2005
Portrait of Ottola NesmithOttola Nesmith. Ottola Nesmith was 79 in The Comic as 'Housekeeper (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 12 1889 –
Died: Mon, Feb 07 1972
Portrait of William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'Brien. William H. O'Brien was 78 in The Comic as 'Funeral Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Died: Sat, Apr 18 1981
Portrait of Angel PineAngel Pine. Angel Pine was >> in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Murray PollackMurray Pollack. Murray Pollack was 51 in The Comic as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 29 1918 –
Died: Thu, May 10 1979
Portrait of Ward RamseyWard Ramsey. Ward Ramsey was 45 in The Comic as 'Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 24 1924 –
Died: Mon, Dec 24 1984
Portrait of Bob RhodesBob Rhodes. Bob Rhodes was >> in The Comic as 'Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher RossChristopher Ross. Christopher Ross was 24 in The Comic as 'Musician (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 03 1945 –
Died: Tue, May 05 1970
Portrait of Mark RussellMark Russell. Mark Russell was 36 in The Comic as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 12 1933
Portrait of Paul RussellPaul Russell. Paul Russell was 73 in The Comic as 'Funeral Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 21 1896 –
Died: Wed, Dec 26 1979
Portrait of Cosmo SardoCosmo Sardo. Cosmo Sardo was 60 in The Comic as 'Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Died: Fri, Jul 14 1989
Portrait of Joe SawyersJoe Sawyers. Joe Sawyers was 34 in The Comic as 'Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 18 1935 –
Died: Thu, Oct 03 1996
Portrait of Jeffrey SayreJeffrey Sayre. Jeffrey Sayre was 68 in The Comic as 'Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1900 –
Died: Thu, Sep 26 1974
Portrait of Johnny SilverJohnny Silver. Johnny Silver was 51 in The Comic as 'Little Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 16 1918 –
Died: Sat, Feb 01 2003
Portrait of Ralph SmileyRalph Smiley. Ralph Smiley was 53 in The Comic as 'Hot Dog Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 24 1916 –
Died: Wed, Sep 14 1977
Portrait of Irene TedrowIrene Tedrow. Irene Tedrow was 62 in The Comic as 'Billy's Mother in 'Forget Me Not' (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 03 1907 –
Died: Fri, Mar 10 1995
Portrait of Viki VigenViki Vigen. Viki Vigen was >> in The Comic as 'Little Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny WeissmüllerJohnny Weissmüller. Johnny Weissmüller was 65 in The Comic as 'Jungle Jim (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 02 1904 –
Died: Fri, Jan 20 1984
Portrait of Jean WillesJean Willes. Jean Willes was 46 in The Comic as 'Denise in Film Clip (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 15 1923 –
Died: Tue, Jan 03 1989
Portrait of Dick WinslowDick Winslow. Dick Winslow was 54 in The Comic as 'Organist (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 25 1915 –
Died: Thu, Feb 07 1991
Portrait of Bill ZuckertBill Zuckert. Bill Zuckert was 53 in The Comic as 'Prison Warden in Film (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 18 1915 –
Died: Thu, Jan 23 1997

Crew

Portrait of Carl ReinerCarl Reiner. Carl Reiner was 47 in The Comic as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 20 1922 –
Died: Mon, Jun 29 2020
Portrait of W. Wallace KelleyW. Wallace Kelley. W. Wallace Kelley was 67 in The Comic as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sun, Feb 02 1902 –
Died: Mon, Sep 27 1982
Portrait of Adrienne FazanAdrienne Fazan. Adrienne Fazan was 63 in The Comic as 'Editor'
Birthday: Wed, May 09 1906 –
Died: Sat, Aug 23 1986
Portrait of Jack ElliottJack Elliott. Jack Elliott was 42 in The Comic as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 06 1927 –
Died: Sat, Aug 18 2001
Portrait of Morris HoffmanMorris Hoffman. Morris Hoffman was >> in The Comic as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Sun, Oct 15 1989
Portrait of Guy C. VerhilleGuy C. Verhille. Guy C. Verhille was >> in The Comic as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter M. SimondsWalter M. Simonds. Walter M. Simonds was >> in The Comic as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday