The Actress

The Actress

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

NR 1953 · 90 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Drama

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

Directed by George Cukor · Written by Ruth Gordon

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