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Developed by Osama Mohamed

1959

Drama

Playwright James Lee adapted his off-Broadway play for the screen in this high-strung adaptation, directed by Joseph Anthony. In this simplistic, backroom show-business-success saga, Anthony Franciosa plays Sam, a struggling young actor who will forsake his family and take any type of menial job in order to become a Broadway star. Dean Martin is on hand as Maury, an aspiring director also trying to claw his way up the ladder of success. When Maury gets his big break, Sam wants a part in his show, but when Maury, who is unwilling to cast Sam in the production, turns down Sam's request, Sam seduces and marries Maury's girlfriend (Shirley MacLaine). In spite of everything, Maury wants his girl back, and Sam agrees to a divorce on the stipulation that Maury cast him as the star in his next show. Once again, Maury reneges and, before Sam can exact his revenge, Uncle Sam comes to the rescue and he is drafted into the army.

Status :

Released

Country : US

Original language : en

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6.5 /10

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| Movie Cast

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Maurice 'Maury' Novak

Anthony Franciosa

Anthony Franciosa

Sam Lawson

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Sharon Kensington

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Shirley Drake

Joan Blackman

Joan Blackman

Barbara Lawson Helmsley

Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton

Robert Kensington

Donna Douglas

Donna Douglas

Marjorie Burke

Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Allan Burke

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Charlie Gallagher

Mary Treen

Mary Treen

Marie, Secretary to Shirley Drake

Yuki Shimoda

Yuki Shimoda

Yosho

Alan Hewitt

Alan Hewitt

Matt Helmsley

Marjorie Bennett

Marjorie Bennett

Fan Magazine Columnist

John Benson

John Benson

Jeep Driver

Pamela Duncan

Pamela Duncan

Myra Holloway

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