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The Comedian (1957)

Movie ★ 9.0 74 min

Comedy Drama TV Movie

Sammy Hogarth, a vaudeville comedian who now has his own TV show, is a ruthless egomaniac who demands instant obedience from his staff and heaps abuse on those in lesser positions than his. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, whom Sammy has hired as his assistant but whom he really uses as his whipping boy.

John Frankenheimer Director Rod Serling Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 14, 1957
Runtime
74 min
IMDb
tt0050259
Language
Studio
Playhouse 90,

Themes

Cast

Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney Sammy Hogarth Kim Hunter Kim Hunter Julie Hogarth Edmond O'Brien Edmond O'Brien Al Preston Mel Tormé Mel Tormé Lester Hogarth Constance Ford Constance Ford Connie Whit Bissell Whit Bissell Otis Elwell King Donovan King Donovan The Director Eddie Ryder Eddie Ryder Jake H.M. Wynant H.M. Wynant Sonny Michael Ross Michael Ross Masseur Claudette Colbert Claudette Colbert Self (intro)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Comedian about?
Sammy Hogarth, a vaudeville comedian who now has his own TV show, is a ruthless egomaniac who demands instant obedience from his staff and heaps abuse on those in lesser positions than his. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, whom Sammy has hired as his assistant but whom he really uses as his whipping boy.
Who directed The Comedian?
The Comedian was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Comedian?
The Comedian stars Mickey Rooney, Kim Hunter, Edmond O'Brien, Mel Tormé.
When was The Comedian released?
The Comedian is a 1957 comedy, drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Comedian?
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