Leave 'Em Laughing

Plot Summary

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 Jack Thum

Anne Jackson Shirlee Thum

Allen Garfield Dr. Arthur Abrams

Elisha Cook Jr. Jetter

Michael LeClair Tom