Movie Description
Career
(1959)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Maury Novak
Sam Lawson
Sharon Kensington
Shirley Drake
Barbara Lawson Helmsley
Robert Kensington
Charlie Gallagher
Marjorie Burke
Allan Burke
Eric Peters
Marie
Yosho
Matt Helmsley
Fan Magazine Columnist (uncredited)
Jeep Driver (uncredited)
Myra Holloway (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleCareer
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-10-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesHal Wallis Productions,Paramount Pictures
Genres
- Drama
