Drama · United Kingdom · 1964 · 1h 32m

The Comedy Man

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Ken Hodges — Director of Photography Ernest Hosler — Editor Bill McGuffie — Original Music Composer Peter Yeldham — Screenplay Douglas Hayes — Novel Jon Penington — Producer

Tagline

Some men stay 25 all their lives

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book actor

Key Collaborators

Alvin Rakoff Director Ken Hodges Director of Photography Ernest Hosler Editor Bill McGuffie Original Music Composer Peter Yeldham Screenplay Douglas Hayes Novel Jon Penington Producer John Blezard Production Design

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