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Good Sam (1948)

APPROVED 114 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   1 September 1948 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Leo McCarey

Writers:

Leo McCarey (story), John D. Klorer (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan and Ray Collins
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Cooper ...
Samuel R. 'Sam' Clayton
Ann Sheridan ...
Lucille 'Lu' Clayton
Ray Collins Ray Collins ...
Rev. Daniels
Edmund Lowe Edmund Lowe ...
H.C. Borden
Joan Lorring Joan Lorring ...
Shirley Mae
Clinton Sundberg Clinton Sundberg ...
Mr. Nelson
Minerva Urecal Minerva Urecal ...
Mrs. Nelson
Louise Beavers Louise Beavers ...
Chloe, Lu's Maid
Dick Ross Dick Ross ...
Claude, Lu's Brother
Lora Lee Michel Lora Lee Michel ...
Lulu Clayton
Bobby Dolan Jr. Bobby Dolan Jr. ...
Butch Clayton
Matt Moore Matt Moore ...
Mr. Butler
Netta Packer Netta Packer ...
Mrs. Butler
Ruth Roman Ruth Roman ...
Ruth 'Ruthie'
Carol Stevens Carol Stevens ...
Mrs. Adams
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Storyline

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.

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Santa Claus | Generosity | Banker | Neighbor | Dog  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

'n Duivel van een man See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rainbow Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 7, 1949 with Gary Cooper reprising his film role. See more »

Soundtracks

"Let Me Call You Sweetheart"
(1910) (uncredited)
Lyrics by Beth Slater Whitson
Music by Leo Friedman
Played by the Salvation Army band and sung by Gary Cooper See more »