The television production was carried by the blistering performance of Blyden.
What Makes Sammy Run? (1959)
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Starring: Larry Blyden, John Forsythe, Barbara Rush, Dina Merrill
Starring: Larry Blyden, John Forsythe, Barbara Rush, Dina Merrill, Norman Fell
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Feb 10, 2009
Reviews for What Makes Sammy Run?
The adaptation pulls a few punches regarding ethnicity and union-organizing, but as primetime network fare, it's surprisingly "mature."
A powerful production and a sterling reminder of the glory days of 1950s television.
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