What makes Sammy run?

Sammy Glick is a Jewish boy born in New York's Lower East Side. He decides to climb the ladder of success by any mean necessary. Through backstabbing and double-crossing, Sammy fights to become the motion picture industry's top screenwriter. A rags to riches story about the world of 1930s Hollywood.

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DVD ; FULL SCREEN (1.33:1) ; DOLBY DIGITAL.

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ENGLISH SUBTITLES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.

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Academy Award-winning director Delbert Mann adapts author Budd Shulberg's scathing critique of the Hollywood studio system to the small screen in this drama originally aired as part of the NBC anthology series Sunday Showcase. Sammy Glick (Larry Blyden) may be an amoral hustler, but sometimes that's what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Seizing an opportunity to work his way up through the ranks, a lowly copy boy quickly gains a reputation as one of the most powerful players in town. Completely restored and remastered, the entire two-part broadcast of What Makes Sammy Run? provides a new generation the opportunity to finally experience a long lost Hollywood classic. John Forsythe, Barbara Rush, and Dina Merrill co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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This tale of a lowly newspaper copy boy's swift rise in the executive studios of Hollywood was adapted from the 1941 novel by screenwriter Schulberg (The Harder They Fall, On the Waterfront). Sammy Glick's "ambition at any cost" attitude causes heartbreak and even suicide for those who stand in his way. With this first 1959 television broadcast, it is difficult to imagine something of this complexity, depth, and controversy in today's age of reality TV. The portrayal of aspiring and assertive career woman Kit Sargent (played by actress Barbara Rush) is cutting edge. The actors, including Larry Blyden as Sammy, John Forsythe, and Dina Merrill, are excellent and convincing. The visual quality isn't pristine but won't deter buyers from picking up this gem. Extras include audio commentary and an interview with Schulberg. Highly recommended for drama students and fans of TV's Golden Age.-Claire A. Moitra, MLS, Providence (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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