The Comedy Man

Overview

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.

Directed by Alvin Rakoff

Top cast

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

Sloppitt

V

Valerie Croft

Yvonne

L

Leila Croft

Pauline

Gerald Campion

Gerry

Jacqueline Hill

Sandy Lavery

Harold Goodwin

Assistant Director

Penny Morrell

Actress

Naomi Chance

Bit Part Actress

Guy Deghy

Schuyster

Derek Francis

Merryweather

M

Myrtle Reed

Tommy's Secretary

Details