A compelling though often heavy-handed drama, THE GREAT MAN is told in interviews conducted by investigative reporter Ferrer. He has been assigned by his network to work up an in-depth profile of a prominent radio personality who has recently died in a car accident--a tribute to the
departed "great man." Accompanied by pretty assistant Gilbert, Ferrer interviews Ed Wynn, a pious New England station owner who gave the "great man" his first break; the great man's mistress, London; his one-time manager, Keenan Wynn; and network president Jagger. What emerges is the portrait of a
callous, manipulative, and thoroughly rotten apple. When Ferrer confronts Jagger with the ...
Released:
1957
Rated:
NR
Length:
92 mins