The Actress (1953) — Perfery

(1953)Directed by George Cukor90 minComedy, Drama

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

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

Spencer Tracyas Clinton Jones

Jean Simmonsas Ruth Gordon Jones

Teresa Wrightas Annie Jones

Anthony Perkinsas Fred Whitmarsh

Ian Wolfeas Mr. Bagley

Kay Williamsas Hazel Dawn

Mary Wickesas Emma Glavey

Norma Jean Nilssonas Anna

Dawn Benderas Katherine

Erville Aldersonas Mike McGrath (uncredited)

Jackie Cooganas Inopportune (uncredited)