The Comic 1969

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The Comic ★★★ 1969 (PG)

Van Dyke is terrific as a silent screen comedian (a composite of several real-life screen comics) whose ego destroys his career. Recreations of silent films, and the blend of comedy and pathos, are especially effective. 96m/C VHS . Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Michele Lee, Cornel Wilde, Nina Wayne, Pert Kelton, Jeannine Riley; D: Carl Reiner; W: Carl Reiner.

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