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
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Mickey Rooney as Sammy Hogarth |
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Kim Hunter as Julie Hogarth |
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Edmond O'Brien as Al Preston |
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Mel Tormé as Lester Hogarth |
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Constance Ford as Connie |
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Whit Bissell as Otis Elwell |
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King Donovan as The Director |
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Eddie Ryder as Jake |
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H.M. Wynant as Sonny |
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Michael Ross as Masseur |
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Claudette Colbert as Self (intro) |
| Writing | Ernest Lehman | Novel |
| Production | Martin Manulis | Producer |
| Writing | Rod Serling | Writer |
| Directing | John Frankenheimer | Director |
