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The Comic

1969, Movie, NR, 95 mins

The Comic: Review

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This halfhearted attempt to depict the silent era of motion pictures features Van Dyke in an unconvincing portrayal of an egocentric movie comic who is an amalgam of Harry Langdon, Buster Keaton, and Stan Laurel. Early success leads to carousing, drinking, and eventual self-ruination. Van Dyke abuses his friend Rooney (who wears a contact over one eye to make it appear that he is cross-eyed), cheats on his wife, and becomes a miserable, dangerous drunk, contending until the ... read more leave a comment

The Comic: Cast & Details

Year: 1969
Rated NR
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Cast
 Dick Van Dyke: Billy Bright
Michele Lee: Mary Gibson
Mickey Rooney: Cockeye
Cornel Wilde: Frank Powers
Nina Wayne: Sybil
Pert Kelton: Mama

 

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