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Leave 'Em Laughing

1981 1h 40m Drama List
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Aging clown Jack Thum (Mickey Rooney) and his loyal and loving wife, Shirlee (Anne Jackson), have dedicated themselves to helping others, taking in dozens of homeless children and raising them as their own. Now on his deathbed and under the care of Dr. Abrahms (Allen Goorwitz), Jack is visited in the hospital by the now-grown children that he cared for as a father figure during the course of his life, each offering fond memories of life with Jack. This film is based on a true story. Read More Read Less
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Synopsis Aging clown Jack Thum (Mickey Rooney) and his loyal and loving wife, Shirlee (Anne Jackson), have dedicated themselves to helping others, taking in dozens of homeless children and raising them as their own. Now on his deathbed and under the care of Dr. Abrahms (Allen Goorwitz), Jack is visited in the hospital by the now-grown children that he cared for as a father figure during the course of his life, each offering fond memories of life with Jack. This film is based on a true story.
Director
Jackie Cooper
Producer
Julian Fowles
Screenwriter
Cynthia Whitcomb, Peggy Chantler
Production Co
Charles Fries Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2017
Runtime
1h 40m
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