Movie

The Actress

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

★ 6.4(18)19531h 30m

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Good to know

Director: George Cukor
Release date: 1953-09-25
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Actress — trailer

About The Actress

The Actress is a 1953 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by George Cukor, starring Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons and Teresa Wright. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Actress in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Spencer Tracy

Clinton Jones

Jean Simmons

Ruth Gordon Jones

Teresa Wright

Annie Jones

Anthony Perkins

Fred Whitmarsh

Ian Wolfe

Mr. Bagley

Kay Williams

Hazel Dawn

Mary Wickes

Emma Glavey

Norma Jean Nilsson

Anna

Dawn Bender

Katherine

Erville Alderson

Mike McGrath (uncredited)

Jackie Coogan

Inopportune (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

seamanstage struck

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Actress in Mexico?+

The Actress is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Actress on Netflix?+

The Actress is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Actress?+

The Actress has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Actress?+

The Actress stars Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, Teresa Wright, Anthony Perkins and Ian Wolfe.

When did The Actress come out?+

The Actress is a 1953 movie directed by George Cukor.

What genre is The Actress?+

The Actress is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Actress?+

The Actress was directed by George Cukor.