Actors and Sin (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1952, Actors and Sin is a comedy and drama film directed by Ben Hecht, running about 82 minutes. “What goes on when the greasepaint comes off?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a nine-year-old boy--is the author of a borderline pornographic book.
Who’s in it. Actors and Sin stars Edward G. Robinson as Maurice Tillayou (segment Actor's Blood), Eddie Albert as Orlando Higgens (segment Woman of Sin), Marsha Hunt as Marcia Tillayou (segment Actor's Blood) and Alan Reed as Jerome "JB" Cobb (segment Woman of Sin), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Actors and Sin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Actors and Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Actors and Sin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Actors and Sin (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Actors and Sin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Actors and Sin worth watching?
- Actors and Sin holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Actors and Sin?
- Actors and Sin stars Edward G. Robinson, Eddie Albert, Marsha Hunt, Alan Reed and Dan O'Herlihy.
- When was Actors and Sin released?
- Actors and Sin was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.