The Actress(1953)
There's hope and heart-ache in the adventures of a stage-struck daughter!
The Actress Synopsis
The true story of Ruth Gordon's early struggles on the road to stage stardom.
The Actress (1953) is a comedy and drama film directed by George Cukor, released on September 25, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, Teresa Wright and Anthony Perkins. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- George Cukor
- Writers:
- Ruth Gordon
- Producers:
- Lawrence Weingarten
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Actress (1953) Trailer
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The Actress Videos & Clips
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The Actress (1953) Official Trailer - Spencer Tracy Movie HD
Trailer
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The Actress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Spencer Tracy
as Clinton Jones
Jean Simmons
as Ruth Gordon Jones
Teresa Wright
as Annie Jones
Anthony Perkins
as Fred Whitmarsh
Ian Wolfe
as Mr. Bagley
Kay Williams
as Hazel Dawn
Mary Wickes
as Emma Glavey
Norma Jean Nilsson
as Anna
Dawn Bender
as Katherine
Erville Alderson
as Mike McGrath (uncredited)
Jackie Coogan
as Inopportune (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Cukor, written by Ruth Gordon, produced by Lawrence Weingarten.
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The Actress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Actress – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Actress online?
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The Actress (1953) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Actress?
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The main cast of The Actress (1953) includes Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, Teresa Wright, Anthony Perkins and Ian Wolfe. The film was directed by George Cukor. 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 September 25, 1953 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Actress worth watching?
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The Actress (1953) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Actress?
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Yes. The official The Actress trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.