The Great Man

1956
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1h 32m

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Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.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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6.9/10

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 nominations total

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Trivia
Loosely based on the career of Arthur Godfrey.

Goofs
When Joe, Mike, and Jinny are listening to the "blood bank" tape, the VU meter has no relation to the audio.

Quotes
Ginny: Feet of clay, huh?
Joe Harris: Right up to the knees, at least.

Crazy credits
Ferrer modestly omitted himself from the cast list at the end of the film.

Connections
Version of Pretendent (1987)

Soundtracks
The Meaning of the Blues
Words and Music by Bobby Troup and Leah Worth
Performed by Julie London
[The song comes on the radio in Carol's apartment]

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A Welles Copy?

This is a very interesting film for a variety of reasons. In many ways, it's a CITIZEN KANE knock-off, but sometimes in reverse. We see the reporter who is putting together the story of the great man, but we never see the great man himself. As in "Kane," the ex-wife is an alcoholic singer. There is also a "Rosebud" of sorts-a deathbed obscenity. Well worth watching!