Movie: The Comedian

Top 10 Billed 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

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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 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.

  • Release Date

    1957-02-14

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    9

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