Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1948 · 1h 54m

Good Sam

Director

Cast

Gary Cooper as Sam Clayton Ann Sheridan as Lucille 'Lu' Clayton Ray Collins as Rev. Daniels Ruth Roman as Ruthie Louise Beavers as Chloe Edmund Lowe as H.C. Borden

Crew

George Barnes — Director of Photography James C. McKay — Editor Ken Englund — Screenplay Leo McCarey — Screenplay John D. Klorer — Screenplay Leo McCarey — Producer

Tagline

He'll take the whole world...and you to his heart!

Synopsis

Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.

Mood & Themes

robbery neighbor

Key Collaborators

Leo McCarey Director George Barnes Director of Photography James C. McKay Editor Ken Englund Screenplay Leo McCarey Screenplay John D. Klorer Screenplay Leo McCarey Producer

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