

The Comedian 1957
Overview
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
Cast

Mickey Rooney
Sammy Hogarth

Kim Hunter
Julie Hogarth

Edmond O'Brien
Al Preston

Mel TormΓ©
Lester Hogarth

Constance Ford
Connie

Whit Bissell
Otis Elwell

King Donovan
The Director

Eddie Ryder
Jake

H.M. Wynant
Sonny

Michael Ross
Masseur




