The Great Profile (1940)
Directed by Walter Lang
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Parody/Spoof, Satire |
Release Date - Aug 30, 1940 (USA - Unknown), Aug 30, 1940 (USA) |
Run Time - 79 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
John Barrymore provides an embarrassing spectacle in the semi-autobiographical role of a ham actor. Constantly in debt and always half-loaded, Barrymore accepts a role in an important play, which he nearly ruins by his intemperate antics. Anne Baxter plays a sincere young woman who tries to pull Barrymore back together. He makes a triumphant comeback, but there's always the chance that he'll be back to his old tricks before long. Tastelessly exploiting the real-life relationship between John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie, The Great Profile is supposed to be a comedy. Ha ha.
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actor, alcoholism, career, profile [character], stage, suffering, comeback, play [recreation], life, manager
