The Wild Party (1975)
An aging silent movie comic star throws a lavish party to try and save his failing career.
Top billed cast
James CocoJolly Grimm
Raquel WelchQueenie
Perry KingDale Sword
Tiffany BollingKate
Royal DanoTex
David DukesJames Morrison
Christina Ferra-GilmoreNadine
Eddie LawrenceKreutzer
Bobo LewisWilma
Don De NataleJackie
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