The Hard Way

Nan
1h 49m
1943
6.6 /10 (19)

You'd never believe they're sisters!

Overview

Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1943-01-13

Top Billed Cast

Ida Lupino

Helen Chernen

Dennis Morgan

Paul Collins

Joan Leslie

Katherine 'Katie' Blaine

Jack Carson

Albert Runkel

Gladys George

Lily Emery

Paul Cavanagh

John 'Jack' Shagrue

Ann Doran

Dorshka (Uncredited)

Thurston Hall

Harry (Uncredited)

Nestor Paiva

Max Wade (Uncredited)

Joan Woodbury

Maria (Uncredited)

Roman Bohnen

Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

Leona Maricle

Laura Britton (Uncredited)

Ray Montgomery

Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)

Libby Taylor

Essie (Uncredited)

Murray Alper

Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)

Julie Bishop

Chorine (Uncredited)

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