Leave 'Em Laughing

1981 | 98 minutes | 8.0 ★ (1)

Leave 'Em Laughing
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    29 April 1981

  • DirectingJackie Cooper
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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