A has-been actor takes a hard fall from grace. Former movie star Frank Merrick (actor Harry Bartell) alienates and antagonizes the only people who can help him. He is even jealous of his wife's increasing success, and proceeds to wreck his marriage (to the stunning Lola Albright). Merrick finally bottoms out in Las Vegas, broke and arrested.
Sergeant Tim Hayes is played by Paul Langton, who will later become famous as "Leslie Harrington" on the classic TV show, Peyton Place. Langton gives a convincing performance as the Deputy Sheriff who sincerely wants to help Frank Merrick get off the ground, and find his way back.
This show was very powerful when it aired in the 1950's. The Golden Era of Hollywood was over; television was the new medium of choice for the American Public. There were indeed many actors and actresses in the position of Frank Merrick, who were no longer needed, no longer wanted.
The story ends on a feel good note, almost unrealistic, until the narrator Assistant Sheriff Barrett explains that Merrick did get punished for the felony crime that he had committed.
Very good all around... I rate "Sunset Strip" 10 Stars!
* * * * * * * * * * Florida Fred.
Sergeant Tim Hayes is played by Paul Langton, who will later become famous as "Leslie Harrington" on the classic TV show, Peyton Place. Langton gives a convincing performance as the Deputy Sheriff who sincerely wants to help Frank Merrick get off the ground, and find his way back.
This show was very powerful when it aired in the 1950's. The Golden Era of Hollywood was over; television was the new medium of choice for the American Public. There were indeed many actors and actresses in the position of Frank Merrick, who were no longer needed, no longer wanted.
The story ends on a feel good note, almost unrealistic, until the narrator Assistant Sheriff Barrett explains that Merrick did get punished for the felony crime that he had committed.
Very good all around... I rate "Sunset Strip" 10 Stars!
* * * * * * * * * * Florida Fred.