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The Actress (1953)

Movie ★ 6.4 90 min

Comedy Drama

The true story of Ruth Gordon's early struggles on the road to stage stardom.

Ruth Gordon Writer George Cukor Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1953
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0045471
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Cast

Spencer Tracy Spencer Tracy Clinton Jones Jean Simmons Jean Simmons Ruth Gordon Jones Teresa Wright Teresa Wright Annie Jones Anthony Perkins Anthony Perkins Fred Whitmarsh Ian Wolfe Ian Wolfe Mr. Bagley Kay Williams Kay Williams Hazel Dawn Mary Wickes Mary Wickes Emma Glavey Norma Jean Nilsson Norma Jean Nilsson Anna Dawn Bender Dawn Bender Katherine Erville Alderson Erville Alderson Mike McGrath (uncredited) Jackie Coogan Jackie Coogan Inopportune (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Actress about?
The true story of Ruth Gordon's early struggles on the road to stage stardom.
Who directed The Actress?
The Actress was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in The Actress?
The Actress stars Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, Teresa Wright, Anthony Perkins.
When was The Actress released?
The Actress is a 1953 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Actress?
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