Official movie poster for The Hucksters (1947), a drama romance film

The Hucksters(1947)

Gable's New Star is Deborah Kerr (rhymes with star)

7.0(21)1h 55m1947-07-17
DramaRomanceComedy

The Hucksters Synopsis

A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.

The Hucksters (1947) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Jack Conway, released on July 17, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Clark Gable, Deborah Kerr, Sydney Greenstreet and Adolphe Menjou. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.

Director:
Jack Conway
Writers:
George Wells, Frederic Wakeman, Luther Davis
Producers:
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Cinematographer:
Harold Rosson
Composer:
Lennie Hayton
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Status:
Released

The Hucksters Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 21 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

Clark Gable ("Victor Norman") returns from WWII to rekindle his career in advertising. His cunning plan involves the glamorous war widow Deborah Kerr ("Kay"), nervous old ad agency boss "Mr. Kimberly" (Adoplhe Menjou), some considerable perspicacity and a whole load of soap. The latter element is provided by the wonderfully odious "Evan Llewellyn Evans" (Sydney Greenstreet,) the shrewd, but ghastly, owner of the…

Reviewed on July 7, 2022

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The Hucksters – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Hucksters online?

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The Hucksters (1947) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Hucksters?

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The main cast of The Hucksters (1947) includes Clark Gable, Deborah Kerr, Sydney Greenstreet, Adolphe Menjou and Ava Gardner. The film was directed by Jack Conway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Hucksters released?

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The Hucksters was released on July 17, 1947 and runs for 1h 55m.

Is The Hucksters worth watching?

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The Hucksters (1947) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.