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The Hard Way

You'd never believe they're sisters!
1943 | 109m | English

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Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.
Release Date: Jan 13, 1943
Director: Vincent Sherman
Writer: Jerry Wald, Daniel Fuchs, Peter Viertel
Genres: Drama, Romance, Music
Keywords small town, marriage, showbiz, stage mother
Production Companies Warner Bros. Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 03, 2024
Entered: Apr 20, 2024
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Name Character
Ida Lupino Helen Chernen
Dennis Morgan Paul Collins
Joan Leslie Katherine 'Katie' Blaine
Jack Carson Albert Runkel
Gladys George Lily Emery
Paul Cavanagh John 'Jack' Shagrue
Ann Doran Dorshka (Uncredited)
Thurston Hall Harry (Uncredited)
Nestor Paiva Max Wade (Uncredited)
Joan Woodbury Maria (Uncredited)
Roman Bohnen Sam Chernen (Uncredited)
Leona Maricle Laura Britton (Uncredited)
Ray Montgomery Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)
Libby Taylor Essie (Uncredited)
Murray Alper Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)
Julie Bishop Chorine (Uncredited)
Roland Drew Roland (Uncredited)
Jody Gilbert Anderson (Uncredited)
Marian Hall Anna (Uncredited)
Jean Inness Flora Ames (Uncredited)
Charles Judels Mr. Flores (Uncredited)
Eddie Kane Oscar Evans (Uncredited)
Lou Lubin Frenchy (Uncredited)
Thomas Martin Bill (Uncredited)
Lon McCallister Bud (Uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt Eddie (Uncredited)
Virginia Brissac Dress Saleswoman (Uncredited)
Frank Mayo Railroad Ticket Taker (Uncredited)
Dolores Moran Young Blonde (Uncredited)
Dave Willock Bellboy (Uncredited)
Sam Garrett Cowboy (Uncredited)
Dick French Playboy (Uncredited)
Jimmy Butler Boy (Uncredited)
Jean Ames Pudgy Girl (Uncredited)
Peggy Diggins Tipsy Girl at Party (Uncredited)
Bill Kennedy Radio Announcer (Uncredited)
Charles Drake Trailer Narrator (Uncredited)
Faye Emerson Ice Cream Parlor Waitress
Ben Hall Ice Cream Parlor Counterman (Uncredited)
Harry Lewis Serious Young Man (Uncredited)
Jack Kenney Theatrical Agent (Uncredited)
Hank Mann Backstage Janitor (Uncredited)
Frances Morris Telephone Operator (Uncredited)
Paul Panzer Miner (Uncredited)
Alexander Pollard Butler in Play (Uncredited)
Leo White Graduation Photographer (Uncredited)
Harry Semels Passerby (Uncredited)
Monte Blue Man in Audience (Uncredited)
Tom Coleman Man in Audience (Uncredited)
Eddie Craven Call Boy in Montage (Uncredited)
Stacy Keach, Sr. First Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)
Jack Kennedy Second Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)
C. Harry Clark Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)
Lew Harvey Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)
Jack Wise Actor Leaving Theater (Uncredited)
Merrillee Lannon Western Union Clerk (Uncredited)
William Hopper Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Edward McWade Stage Doorman (Uncredited)
Wilbur Mack Stage Manager (Uncredited)
Bill Edwards Intern at Hospital (Uncredited)
Edgar Dearing Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
Emory Parnell Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
Eddy Chandler Policeman at Dock (Uncredited)
Wallace Scott Bum at Dock (Uncredited)
Vera Lewis 'Aunt Vera Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
William Forrest 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
Brooks Benedict Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited)
Georges Renavent Embassy Club Headwaiter (Uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre Chorus Boy (Uncredited)
Sonia Darrin Chorus Girl (Uncredited)
Cyril Ring Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Bert Stevens Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse Party Guest (Uncredited)
Harold Miller Party Guest (Uncredited)
Tom Stevenson Party Guest (Uncredited)
Billy Curtis Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)
Mary Curtis Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)
Victor Zimmerman Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)
Eddie Hart Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)
Sue Moore Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Name Job
Vincent Sherman Director
Orry-Kelly Costume Design
Don Siegel Editorial Services
James Wong Howe Director of Photography
Jerry Wald Story
Jack L. Warner Presenter
Hugo Friedhofer Orchestrator
Cole Porter Lyricist, Songs
Max Parker Art Direction
Walter F. Tilford Set Decoration
Perc Westmore Makeup Artist
Elmer Decker Assistant Director
Stanley Jones Sound
Willard Van Enger Special Effects
Leo F. Forbstein Music Director
Ray Heindorf Music Arranger
LeRoy Prinz Choreographer
Daniel Fuchs Screenplay
Thomas Pratt Editor
Peter Viertel Screenplay
Heinz Roemheld Original Music Composer
Name Title
Jack L. Warner Executive Producer
Jerry Wald Producer
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