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The Actress (1953) · Cineora

The Actress poster

A GEORGE CUKOR FILM

The Actress

19531h 30mNRMovie

ComedyDrama

IMDb6.4/ 10 · 1.7K votes

THERE'S HOPE AND HEART-ACHE IN THE ADVENTURES OF A STAGE-STRUCK DAUGHTER!

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

Heartwarming
Funny
Uplifting
True story
Ambition
Family

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, a quick watch and a comfort rewatch.

DirectorGeorge Cukor

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Spencer TracyClinton Jones

Jean SimmonsRuth Gordon Jones

Teresa WrightAnnie Jones

Anthony PerkinsFred Whitmarsh

Ian WolfeMr. Bagley

Kay WilliamsHazel Dawn

Mary WickesEmma Glavey

Norma Jean NilssonAnna

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