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The Hard Way (1943) | Criteria

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The Hard Way

English • 1943 • 1h 49m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Vincent Sherman

Synopsis

Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.

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Starring Ida Lupino
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Credits

Crew

DirectorVincent Sherman

WriterDaniel Fuchs, Peter Viertel

CinematographerJames Wong Howe

ComposerHeinz Roemheld

EditorThomas Pratt

ProducerJerry Wald

Cast

Ida Lupinoas Helen Chernen

Dennis Morganas Paul Collins

Joan Leslieas Katherine 'Katie' Blaine

Jack Carsonas Albert Runkel

Gladys Georgeas Lily Emery

Paul Cavanaghas John 'Jack' Shagrue

Ann Doranas Dorshka (Uncredited)

Thurston Hallas Harry (Uncredited)

Nestor Paivaas Max Wade (Uncredited)

Joan Woodburyas Maria (Uncredited)

Roman Bohnenas Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

Leona Maricleas Laura Britton (Uncredited)

Ray Montgomeryas Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)

Libby Tayloras Essie (Uncredited)

Murray Alperas Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)

Julie Bishopas Chorine (Uncredited)

Roland Drewas Roland (Uncredited)

Jody Gilbertas Anderson (Uncredited)

Marian Hallas Anna (Uncredited)

Jean Innessas Flora Ames (Uncredited)