Leave 'em Laughing 42 years old
Based on a true story, Mickey Rooney plays real-life clown Jack Thum. Thum and his wife cared for dozens of unwanted children. When Thum realizes he has terminal cancer, he falls apart and his wife must help him regain his innerstrength and deal with reality. (IMDB)
Credits
Leave 'em Laughing Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Allen Garfield He was 41, now 84 years old | as Dr. Abrahms |
| William Windom He was 57, 32 years old when he died | as Smiley Jenkins |
| Elisha Cook, Jr. He was 77, 91 years old when he died | as Jetter |
| Mickey Rooney He was 60, 93 years old when he died | as Jack Thum |
| Red Buttons He was 62, 87 years old when he died | as Roland |
| Anne Jackson She was 54, 89 years old when she died | as Shirlee |
Leave 'em Laughing Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jackie Cooper as Director. He was 58 (88) years old when He died | Directing |
Leave 'em Laughing (42 years)
- Release day: Wednesday, April 29, 1981
- Runtime: 98 minutes