Spencer Tracy
Clinton Jones
Search results
The Actress is a 1953 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor based on Ruth Gordon's autobiographical play Years Ago. Gordon also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, and Teresa Wright, and features Anthony Perkins in his film debut.
The Actress: Directed by George Cukor. With Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, Teresa Wright, Anthony Perkins. This is an account of the real life experience of actress/playwright Ruth Gordon.
The Actress (1953), George Cukor's unsentimental and moving adaptation of Ruth Gordon's autobiographical play Years Ago, tells the story of her determination to become a star. But before she can begin the struggle to fame, 17-year-old Ruth Gordon Jones (Jean Simmons) must first overcome the obstinacy of her father (Spencer Tracy), an irascible ...
Between managing a blossoming romance with a Harvard student (Anthony Perkins) and trying to get a foothold in the theatrical world, Ruth must convince her family to support her dreams. Prime ...
- (5)
- Drama
The Actress (1953) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Where is The Actress streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 45+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.
Sep 10, 2012 · Based on Ruth Gordon's autobiographical play Years Ago, chronicling her youthful experiences as a would-be actress in New England just before World War II (Gordon, with her husband Garson Kanin...
