The Comedian (1957)
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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 he is. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, who Sammy has hired as his assistant but who really uses him as his whipping boy.
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Mickey RooneySammy Hogarth
Kim HunterJulie Hogarth
Edmond O'BrienAl Preston
Mel TorméLester Hogarth
Constance FordConnie
Whit BissellElwell
King DonovanThe Director
Eddie RyderJake
H.M. WynantSonny
Michael RossMasseurMovie DNA
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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 he is. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, who Sammy has hired as his assistant but who really uses him as his whipping boy.
How long is The Comedian?
The Comedian has a runtime of 73 minutes.