The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Rod SerlingWriter
- John FrankenheimerDirector
Cast
- Mickey RooneySammy Hogarth
- Kim HunterJulie Hogarth
- Edmond O'BrienAl Preston
- Mel TorméLester Hogarth
- Constance FordConnie
- Whit BissellOtis Elwell
- King DonovanThe Director
- Eddie RyderJake
- H.M. WynantSonny
- Michael RossMasseur
- Claudette ColbertSelf (intro)
Themes
based on novel or booktelevision