Leave 'Em Laughing (1981)

★ 8.0/10 98 min Drama, TV Movie United States English

Director: Jackie Cooper

Writers: Cynthia Whitcomb, Peggy Chantler Dick

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Description

Real-life clown Jack Thum, along with his devoted wife, Shirlee, cared for dozens of homeless children — 37 of them over the years — in the Chicago area, all of whom come back to visit when they discover he's terminally ill.

Top Cast

Mickey Rooney Jack Thum

Anne Jackson Shirlee Thum

Allen Garfield Dr. Arthur Abrams

Elisha Cook Jr. Jetter

Michael LeClair Tom

William Windom Smiley Jenkins

Red Buttons Roland Green

Carol Ann Susi Gina