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The Great Profile is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Walter Lang and starring John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Gregory Ratoff and John Payne. [1] Plot. A famous actor, given to drink, nearly destroys the show, but his leading lady returns to save it. Meanwhile, a young girl tries to reform him. Cast. John Barrymore as Evans Garrick.
The Great Profile: Directed by Walter Lang. With John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Gregory Ratoff, John Payne. Barrymore lampoons himself. A famous actor, given to drink, nearly destroys the show, but his leading lady returns to save it. Meanwhile a young girl tries to reform him.
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- Comedy
- Walter Lang
- 1940-08-30
May 25, 2024 · John Barrymore, American actor, called ‘The Great Profile,’ who is remembered both for his film and stage roles as a debonair leading man and for his interpretations of William Shakespeare’s Richard III and Hamlet. He was considered one of the greatest and handsomest actors of the age.
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Fired from a movie for persistent drunkenness, actor Evans Garrick (John Barrymore) is abandoned by his frustrated wife, Sylvia (Mary Beth Hughes), and weary agent, Boris (Gregory Ratoff). Novice...
- Comedy
- John Barrymore
- Walter Lang
Synopsis. Evans Garrick, an eccentric and tempermental thespian, is expelled from a picture and from Hollywood following his disappearance from a production and the discovery that he has been on a three day bender.
- Walter Lang, Eugene Bryant
- John Barrymore
Director. Milton Sperling. Screenplay. Hilary Lynn. Screenplay. An alcoholic film star attempts a comeback. Director Walter Lang's 1940 comedy stars John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Anne Baxter, John Payne, Lionel Atwill and Edward Brophy.
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The King of America’s “ROYAL FAMILY” in the year’s comedy hit! An alcoholic film star attempts a comeback. Director Walter Lang’s 1940 comedy stars John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Anne Baxter, John Payne, Lionel Atwill and Edward Brophy. Cast. Crew.
