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Career( 1959)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Dean Martin

      Maurice 'Maury' Novak

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      Anthony Franciosa

      Sam Lawson

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      Shirley MacLaine

      Sharon Kensington

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      Carolyn Jones

      Shirley Drake

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      Joan Blackman

      Barbara Lawson Helmsley

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      Robert Middleton

      Robert Kensington

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      Donna Douglas

      Marjorie Burke

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      Jerry Paris

      Allan Burke

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      Frank McHugh

      Charlie Gallagher

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      Chuck Wassil

      Eric Peters

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      Mary Treen

      Marie, Secretary to Shirley Drake

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      Yuki Shimoda

      Yosho

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      Alan Hewitt

      Matt Helmsley

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      Marjorie Bennett

      Fan Magazine Columnist

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      John Benson

      Jeep Driver

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      Pamela Duncan

      Myra Holloway

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • divorce
    • miscarriage