The Great Man (1956)

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98 min - Drama - December 1956 (USA)

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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 118 users
Reviews: 6 user | 1 critic

Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
	José Ferrer	...	Joe Harris
	Dean Jagger	...	Philip Carleton
	Keenan Wynn	...	Sid Moore
	Julie London	...	Carol Larson
	Joanne Gilbert	...	Ginny, Harris's secretary
	Ed Wynn	...	Paul Beaseley
	Jim Backus	...	Nick Cellantano
	Russ Morgan	...	Eddie Brand
	Edward Platt	...	Dr. O'Connor (as Edward C. Platt)
	Robert Foulk	...	Mike Jackson, radio engineer
	Lyle Talbot	...	Harry Connors
	Vinton Hayworth	...	Charley Carruthers
	Henny Backus	...	Mrs. Rieber
	Janie Alexander	...	Mary Browne
	Vikki Dougan	...	Marcia, new receptionist

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On the death of popular national radio commentator Herb Fuller, underling Joe Harris undertakes to prepare an hour long, eulogistic program featuring interviews with Fuller's friends. But, though Fuller was beloved by 150 million of what all the pros term the "great unwashed," all Harris can find is victims, cynical users, and outright enemies of Fuller. Is this where the magic of editing comes in? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

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Everybody loved the Great Man except those who hated his guts!

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

December 1956 (USA) See more »

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O mystiriodis anthropos See more »

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

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Universal International Pictures (UI) See more »

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98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Black and White

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Ginny: Feet of clay, huh?
Joe Harris: Right up to the knees, at least.
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"THE MEANING OF THE BLUES"
Written by Bobby Troup and Leah Worth
Performed by Julie London See more »

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