This tells the story of an old vaudevillian comic (Rooney) who will do ANYTHING for the show, and at the same time, totally ignore the feelings of his family, particularly his brother (Mel Torme).
It is a fascinating production, where Rooney's character, empty of soul, fills the screen with venom and vitriol.
Torme, the weaker, less-talented brother, suffers him silently until the end, where he finally loses his grip.
I was surprised to see Rooney in such a devastating performance. It makes "Mr. Saturday Night" look like a film-strip.
It is a fascinating production, where Rooney's character, empty of soul, fills the screen with venom and vitriol.
Torme, the weaker, less-talented brother, suffers him silently until the end, where he finally loses his grip.
I was surprised to see Rooney in such a devastating performance. It makes "Mr. Saturday Night" look like a film-strip.