What Happens at the End of Time, the Comedian?

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.

Robert Z. Leonard's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Mae Busch (Nora Dakon)'s journey. Nora's husband kills himself, and, to avoid scandal, Brundage walks out on Nora.

How Does Mae Busch (Nora Dakon)'s Story End?

• Mae Busch: Mae Busch's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Lew Cody (Larry Brundage): Lew Cody's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Gertrude Olmstead (Ruth Dakon): Gertrude Olmstead's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Time, the Comedian Mean?

The ending of Time, the Comedian brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Mae Busch's story may not satisfy all audiences.