Leave 'Em Laughing (1981)
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.
Director: Jackie Cooper
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 29, 1981
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
- Bruce French - McClain
- De'voreaux White - Ralph
Screenplay
Music: Jimmie Haskell
Cinematography: Howard Schwartz
Editing: Jerry Dronsky
Production: Julian Fowles Productions, Charles Fries Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
cancer, orphan, circus troupe
More Films by Director: Jackie Cooper
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Leave 'Em Laughing about?
- 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.
- Who directed Leave 'Em Laughing?
- Leave 'Em Laughing was directed by Jackie Cooper.
- Who stars in Leave 'Em Laughing?
- Leave 'Em Laughing stars Mickey Rooney, Anne Jackson, Allen Garfield, Elisha Cook Jr., Michael LeClair, William Windom.
- How long is Leave 'Em Laughing?
- Leave 'Em Laughing has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Leave 'Em Laughing?
- Leave 'Em Laughing is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Leave 'Em Laughing produced?
- Leave 'Em Laughing was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Leave 'Em Laughing?
- The themes of Leave 'Em Laughing include: Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.