The Comedian (1957)
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.
Director: John Frankenheimer
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: February 14, 1957
Cast
- Mickey Rooney - Sammy Hogarth
- Kim Hunter - Julie Hogarth
- Edmond O'Brien - Al Preston
- Mel Tormé - Lester Hogarth
- Constance Ford - Connie
- Whit Bissell - Otis Elwell
- King Donovan - The Director
- Eddie Ryder - Jake
- H.M. Wynant - Sonny
- Michael Ross - Masseur
Screenplay
- Ernest Lehman (Novel)
- Rod Serling
Production: Playhouse 90, CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, television
More Films by Director: John Frankenheimer
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, Constance Ford, Whit Bissell.
- How long is The Comedian?
- The Comedian has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Comedian?
- The Comedian is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Comedian produced?
- The Comedian was produced in United States of America.