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The Comedy Man (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
88 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1964 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Alvin Rakoff

Written By:
Douglas Hayes
Peter Yeldham

Actors:
Kenneth More ..... Chick Byrd
Cecil Parker ..... Thomas Rutherford
Dennis Price ..... Tommy Morris
Billie Whitelaw ..... Judy
Norman Rossington ..... Theodore Littleton
Angela Douglas ..... Fay Trubshaw
Edmund Purdom ..... Julian Baxter
Frank Finlay ..... Prout
Alan Dobie ..... Jack Lavery
J.G. Devlin ..... Gus Sloppitt
Valerie Croft ..... Yvonne
Leila Croft ..... Pauline
Gerald Campion ..... Gerry
Jacqueline Hill ..... Sandy Lavery
Harold Goodwin ..... Second Assistant Director

Synopsis:

A series of '50s box-office hits including Genevieve and A Night to Remember established Kenneth More as one of Britain's most accomplished and durable leading men, and this bittersweet 1963 comedy further demonstrated the breadth of his talent. The Comedy Man features one of More's most compelling and sympathetic performances as an embattled but resolutely upbeat provincial actor staring middle age and failure in the face; wry, touching and deftly scripted with a superb supporting cast, it is easy to see why More ranked this film among his favourites. The Comedy Man is presented here in a brand-new digital transfer from the original film elements in its original aspect ratio. Following an indiscretion involving the producer's wife, rep actor Chick Byrd is fired from the play in which he has had a leading role. Heading to London in search of bigger and better things, he is reunited with a number of similarly straitened thespians, as well as his spirited, kind-hearted former love, Judy. But it seems Byrd may be poised to find fame and even some fortune when, in desperation, he manages to land himself the starring role in a deodorant commercial...

Douglas Hayes' lightweight novel about the struggle of a stock actor who has just passed the dangerous 40s, without making the grade, hardly scratches new ground. But the authenticity and atmosphere are complete and this well made little film recreates that atmosphere splendidly on the screen. A well drawn performance by Kenneth More adds greatly to the entertainment value of the film.

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 15 March, 2015.

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