Leave 'em Laughing 43 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 85 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 (43 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 29, 1981
  • Runtime: 98 minutes