Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Mickey Rooney
Jack Thum
Anne Jackson
Shirlee Thum
Allen Garfield
Dr. Arthur Abrams
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jetter
Michael LeClair
Tom
William Windom
Smiley Jenkins
Red Buttons
Roland Green
Carol Ann Susi
Gina
Bruce French
McClain
De'voreaux White
Ralph
Adrienne Kingman
Alice
Jan Stratton
1st Nurse
Frequently Asked Questions
Leave 'Em Laughing was released on April 29, 1981.
The runtime of Leave 'Em Laughing is 1h 38m.
Leave 'Em Laughing is a Drama, TV Movie movie.
Leave 'Em Laughing has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Leave 'Em Laughing is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Leave 'Em Laughing was directed by Jackie Cooper.
The main cast of Leave 'Em Laughing includes Mickey Rooney, Anne Jackson, Allen Garfield.
Leave 'Em Laughing is originally in English.