The Actress (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, The Actress is a comedy and drama film directed by George Cukor, running about 90 minutes. “There's hope and heart-ache in the adventures of a stage-struck daughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Ruth Gordon's early struggles on the road to stage stardom.
Who’s in it. The Actress stars Spencer Tracy as Clinton Jones, Jean Simmons as Ruth Gordon Jones, Teresa Wright as Annie Jones and Anthony Perkins as Fred Whitmarsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Actress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Actress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Actress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Actress (1953)?
- In US, The Actress is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Actress worth watching?
- The Actress holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Actress?
- The Actress stars Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, Teresa Wright, Anthony Perkins and Ian Wolfe.
- When was The Actress released?
- The Actress was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.