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Feature film — 1953

The Actress (1953)

6.41h 30mComedy — Drama

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

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A high-signal pick with 19 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: George Cukor

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Cast & crew

Spencer Tracy as Clinton Jones

Spencer Tracy

Clinton Jones

Jean Simmons as Ruth Gordon Jones

Jean Simmons

Ruth Gordon Jones

Teresa Wright as Annie Jones

Teresa Wright

Annie Jones

Anthony Perkins as Fred Whitmarsh

Anthony Perkins

Fred Whitmarsh

Ian Wolfe as Mr. Bagley

Ian Wolfe

Mr. Bagley

Kay Williams as Hazel Dawn

Kay Williams

Hazel Dawn

Mary Wickes as Emma Glavey

Mary Wickes

Emma Glavey

Norma Jean Nilsson as Anna

Norma Jean Nilsson

Anna

Dawn Bender as Katherine

Dawn Bender

Katherine

Erville Alderson as Mike McGrath (uncredited)

Erville Alderson

Mike McGrath (uncredited)

Jackie Coogan as Inopportune (uncredited)

Jackie Coogan

Inopportune (uncredited)

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