Leave 'Em Laughing (1981)

04/29/1981 (US) • 1h 38m

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cancer

orphan

circus troupe

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