
Leave 'Em Laughing
Drama · TV Movie
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.
Top Cast


Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Jack Thum
Mickey Rooney
Jack Thum


Anne Jackson
Anne Jackson
Shirlee Thum
Anne Jackson
Shirlee Thum


Allen Garfield
Allen Garfield
Dr. Arthur Abrams
Allen Garfield
Dr. Arthur Abrams


Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jetter
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jetter
Michael LeClair
Michael LeClair
Tom
Michael LeClair
Tom


William Windom
William Windom
Smiley Jenkins
William Windom
Smiley Jenkins


Red Buttons
Red Buttons
Roland Green
Red Buttons
Roland Green


Carol Ann Susi
Carol Ann Susi
Gina
Carol Ann Susi
Gina


Bruce French
Bruce French
McClain
Bruce French
McClain


De'voreaux White
De'voreaux White
Ralph
De'voreaux White
Ralph
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