Career 1959

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Joseph Anthony
Written by: Dalton Trumbo & Bert Granet & James Lee
Runtime: 105 minutes
Cast:
Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Maurice 'Maury' Novak 
Anthony Franciosa
Anthony Franciosa
Sam Lawson 
Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Sharon Kensington 
Carolyn Jones
Carolyn Jones
Shirley Drake 
Joan Blackman
Joan Blackman
Barbara Lawson Helmsley 
Robert Middleton
Robert Middleton
Robert Kensington 
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