Leave 'Em Laughing
Originally released in 1981. Leave 'Em Laughing is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jackie Cooper.
Starring Mickey Rooney, Anne Jackson, and Allen Garfield
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Julian Fowles Productions
- Charles Fries Productions
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 the...
Who directed Leave 'Em Laughing?
Leave 'Em Laughing was directed by Jackie Cooper.
How long is Leave 'Em Laughing?
Leave 'Em Laughing has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Leave 'Em Laughing released?
Leave 'Em Laughing was released on April 29, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Leave 'Em Laughing?
The main cast of Leave 'Em Laughing includes Mickey Rooney, Anne Jackson, Allen Garfield, Elisha Cook Jr., Michael LeClair.