Time, the Comedian
“A Powerful Picture of the Sunshine and Shadows of Life”
Synopsis
Nora Dakon, bored with the dullness of her life in a small New Jersey town, leaves her husband and small daughter to run off with Larry Brundage, a wealthy New York City sportsman. Nora's husband kills himself, and, to avoid scandal, Brundage walks out on Nora. She returns to her child and later she becomes a noted singer. Nora moves to Paris, France, and at a party to celebrate the Armistice, she again meets Brundage, who falls madly in love with her daughter, Ruth. To break up their engagement, Nora is forced to tell Ruth of her tragic relationship with Brundage years earlier. Ruth leaves Brundage and soon finds consolation in the love of Tom Cautley, a young art student.
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Mae Busch
Nora Dakon
Lew Cody
Larry Brundage
Gertrude Olmstead
Ruth Dakon
Rae Ethelyn
Ruth Dakon, as a child
Roy Stewart
Michael Lawler
Paulette Duval
Mrs. St. Germaine
Creighton Hale
Tom Cautley
Nellie Parker Spaulding
Aunt Abbey
Robert Ober
Anthony Dakon
David Mir
Count de Brissac
Templar Saxe
Prince Strotoff
Mildred Vincent
Swedish Maid
Joan Crawford
Art Student (as Lucille LeSueur)
George Beranger
Art Student (as George Andre Beranger)
Jacques Abbott
Art Student (uncredited)
Gertrude Bennett
Art Student (uncredited)
Shannon Day
Art Student (uncredited)
Frank Elliott
Art Class Participant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanny Hatton, Frederic Hatton, Kate Jordan
- Original Title
- Time, the Comedian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Fanny Hatton, Frederic Hatton, Kate Jordan
Oliver T. Marsh
Robert Z. Leonard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Ethel P. Chaffin
Costume Design
Erté
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Time, the Comedian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time, the Comedian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Time, the Comedian about?
Nora Dakon, bored with the dullness of her life in a small New Jersey town, leaves her husband and small daughter to run off with Larry Brundage, a wealthy New York City sportsman. Nora's husband kills himself, and, to avoid scandal, Brundage walks out on Nora. She returns to her child and later she becomes a noted singer. Nora moves to Paris, France, and at a party to celebrate the Armistice, she again meets Brundage, who falls madly in love with her daughter, Ruth. To break up their engagement, Nora is forced to tell Ruth of her tragic relationship with Brundage years earlier. Ruth leaves Brundage and soon finds consolation in the love of Tom Cautley, a young art student.
Who directed Time, the Comedian?
Time, the Comedian was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Time, the Comedian?
The principal cast of Time, the Comedian includes Mae Busch, Lew Cody, Gertrude Olmstead, Rae Ethelyn, Roy Stewart.
When was Time, the Comedian released and how long is it?
Time, the Comedian was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Time, the Comedian based on a book or true story?
Time, the Comedian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kate Jordan".