The Actress Summary
Director: George Cukor
Genres: Drama
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The_Actress is based on Years_Ago, one of several autobiographies by actress/playwright Ruth_Gordon. Jean_Simmons stars as blossoming teenager Ruth_Gordon Jones, who is determined to become a famous stage star despite the objections of her stubborn ex-sea captain father Clinton Jones (Spencer_Tracy). Papa wants Ruth to become a physical-education instructor, but she wants none of this. With the covert help of her understanding mother (Teresa_Wright), Ruth seeks out stage work--any stage work. Ultimately, it is Papa who dips into the Jones family's limited coffers to bankroll his daughter's first big break. The_Actress represented the movie debut of Anthony_Perkins, here cast as Ruth_Gordon Jones' gawky boyfriend. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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