Leave 'Em Laughing

Name: Leave 'Em Laughing
Director: Jackie Cooper
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1981-04-29
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Anne Jackson, Allen Garfield, Elisha Cook Jr., Michael LeClair

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1981 · 98 min · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 8.0/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Jackie Cooper

Cast

Mickey Rooney — Jack Thum
Anne Jackson — Shirlee Thum
Allen Garfield — Dr. Arthur Abrams
Elisha Cook Jr. — Jetter
Michael LeClair — Tom