Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
7.6
Score
14 votes
Editorial context, craft details, and films that share its DNA.




Peter Bogdanovich
Self
2015