The Comedy Man

September. 03,1964      
Rating:
6.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A middle-aged stock actor goes to London to try the big time. After much frustration, he lands a job doing TV commercials, gaining wealth and recognition. He eventually gives it all up to return to stage work and keep his pride.

Kenneth More as  Chick Byrd
Cecil Parker as  Thomas Rutherford
Dennis Price as  Tommy Morris
Billie Whitelaw as  Judy
Norman Rossington as  Theodore Littleton
Angela Douglas as  Fay Trubshaw
Edmund Purdom as  Julian Baxter
Frank Finlay as  Prout
Alan Dobie as  Jack Lavery
J.G. Devlin as  Sloppitt

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Reviews

PodBill
1964/09/03

Just what I expected

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BelSports
1964/09/04

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Lachlan Coulson
1964/09/05

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

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Curt
1964/09/06

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

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