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"A funny new motion picture that tells Hollywood like it was!"
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.
Starring
Dick Van Dyke, Michele Lee, Mickey Rooney
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Comic was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
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 ...
The Comic is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Dick Van Dyke
Billy Bright
Michele Lee
Mary Gibson
Mickey Rooney
Cockeye
Cornel Wilde
Frank Powers
Nina Wayne
Sybil Atlas
Pert Kelton
Mama Bell
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Barbara Heller
Ginger
Ed Peck
Edwin G. Englehardt
Jeannine Riley
Lorraine Bell
Gavin MacLeod
1st Director
Jay Novello
Miguel
CH
Craig Huebing
Doctor
Paulene Myers
Phoebe
Fritz Feld
Armand
Jerome Cowan
Lawrence
Isabel Sanford
Woman
Jeff Donnell
Nurse
Carl Reiner
Al Schilling
HD
Howard Dayton
Ketchup Man
STUDIOS (1)
Acre Enterprises
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (11 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Comic about?
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.
How long is The Comic?
The Comic has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in The Comic?
The cast of The Comic includes Dick Van Dyke, Michele Lee, Mickey Rooney, Cornel Wilde, Nina Wayne.
What is the rating of The Comic?
The Comic has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
