The Actress

NR
1h 30m
1953
6.167 /10 (15)

There's hope and heart-ache in the adventures of a stage-struck daughter!

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1953-09-25

Top Billed Cast

Spencer Tracy

Clinton Jones

Jean Simmons

Ruth Gordon Jones

Teresa Wright

Annie Jones

Anthony Perkins

Fred Whitmarsh

Ian Wolfe

Mr. Bagley

Kay Williams

Hazel Dawn

Mary Wickes

Emma Glavey

Norma Jean Nilsson

Anna

Dawn Bender

Katherine

Erville Alderson

Mike McGrath (uncredited)

Jackie Coogan

Inopportune (uncredited)

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