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The Actress

NR

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

1953·90 min·Released
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
6.6TMDb
6.4IMDb
60%RT
Available on
TCM
Theatrical Sep 25, 1953
Nexus ms1152TMDb 98364IMDb tt0045471
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USA · English · USA
ComedyDrama

Overview

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

Trailer

Crew

DirectorGeorge Cukor
WriterRuth Gordon

Cast

Spencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy
Clinton Jones
Jean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Ruth Gordon Jones
Teresa Wright
Teresa Wright
Annie Jones
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
Fred Whitmarsh
Ian Wolfe
Ian Wolfe
Mr. Bagley
Kay Williams
Kay Williams
Hazel Dawn
Mary Wickes
Mary Wickes
Emma Glavey
Norma Jean Nilsson
Norma Jean Nilsson
Anna
Dawn Bender
Dawn Bender
Katherine
Erville Alderson
Erville Alderson
Mike McGrath (uncredited)
Jackie Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Inopportune (uncredited)

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Keywords

seamanstage struck

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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026