
Gentleman's Agreement(1947)
A magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.


“Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!”
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.

Burt Lancaster
J.J. Hunsecker

Tony Curtis
Sidney Falco

Susan Harrison
Susan Hunsecker

Martin Milner
Steve Dallas

Jeff Donnell
Sally

Sam Levene
Frank D' Angelo
Joe Frisco
Herbie Temple

Barbara Nichols
Rita

Emile Meyer
Lt. Harry Kello

Edith Atwater
Mary
Sweet Smell of Success is a drama film released in 1957 exploring themes of media tycoon, new york city, newspaper, sibling relationship, jazz singer or musician, film noir. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, it stars Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison. New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
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