Good Sam (1948)
Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.
Director:
Leo McCarey
Writers:
Ken Englund, Leo McCarey, John D. Klorer.
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Gary Cooper as Sam Clayton |
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Ann Sheridan as Lucille 'Lu' Clayton |
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Ray Collins as Rev. Daniels |
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Ruth Roman as Ruthie |
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Louise Beavers as Chloe |
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Edmund Lowe as H.C. Borden |
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Clinton Sundberg as Mr. Nelson |
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Joan Lorring as Shirley Mae |
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Minerva Urecal as Mrs. Nelson |
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William Frawley as Tom |
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Irving Bacon as Tramp |
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Todd Karns as Joe Adams |
| Directing | Leo McCarey | Director |
| Writing | Ken Englund | Screenplay |
| Writing | Leo McCarey | Screenplay |
| Writing | John D. Klorer | Screenplay |
| Production | Leo McCarey | Producer |
| Sound | Robert Emmett Dolan | Music |
| Camera | George Barnes | Director of Photography |
| Editing | James C. McKay | Editor |
| Art | John B. Goodman | Art Direction |
| Art | Jacques Mapes | Set Decoration |
| Art | Darrell Silvera | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Myrl Stoltz | Hair Designer |
| Sound | John L. Cass | Sound |
| Sound | Clem Portman | Sound |
| Directing | Jesse Hibbs | Assistant Director |