The Actress(1928)
A romance behind the scenes after the curtain falls.
The Actress Synopsis
A theatrical troupe from the west end of London loses its leading lady when she goes off to marry a rich young man from the other side of town. The rest of the play deals with the budding romance and trials and tribulations of their love, as well as the changing face of late-19th-century theatre.
The Actress (1928) is a drama and comedy film directed by Sidney Franklin, released on April 27, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Norma Shearer, Owen Moore, Gwen Lee and Lee Moran. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Franklin
- Writers:
- Albert Lewin, Richard Schayer, Arthur Wing Pinero
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Actress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norma Shearer
as Rose Trelawny
Owen Moore
as Tom Wrench
Gwen Lee
as Avonia
Lee Moran
as Colpoys
Roy D'Arcy
as Gadd
Virginia Pearson
as Mrs. Telfer
William Humphrey
as Mr. Telfer
Effie Ellsler
as Mrs. Mossop
Ralph Forbes
as Arthur Gower
O. P. Heggie
as Vice-Chancellor Sir William Gower
- Andrée Tourneur
Andrée Tourneur
as Clara de Foenix
Cyril Chadwick
as Capt. de Foenix
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Franklin, written by Albert Lewin, Richard Schayer and Arthur Wing Pinero.
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The Actress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Actress – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Actress?
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The main cast of The Actress (1928) includes Norma Shearer, Owen Moore, Gwen Lee, Lee Moran and Roy D'Arcy. The film was directed by Sidney Franklin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Actress released?
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The Actress was released on April 27, 1928 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Actress worth watching?
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The Actress (1928) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.