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The Hard Way (1943)

NR · 1943-01-13 · 1h 49m · EN
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You'd never believe they're sisters!

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

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Vincent ShermanDirector

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Ida LupinoIda LupinoHelen ChernenDennis MorganDennis MorganPaul CollinsJoan LeslieJoan LeslieKatherine 'Katie' BlaineJack CarsonJack CarsonAlbert RunkelGladys GeorgeGladys GeorgeLily EmeryPaul CavanaghPaul CavanaghJohn 'Jack' ShagrueAnn DoranAnn DoranDorshka (Uncredited)Thurston HallThurston HallHarry (Uncredited)Nestor PaivaNestor PaivaMax Wade (Uncredited)Joan WoodburyJoan WoodburyMaria (Uncredited)Roman BohnenRoman BohnenSam Chernen (Uncredited)Leona MaricleLeona MaricleLaura Britton (Uncredited)

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Small townMarriageShowbizStage mother

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · MusicTheme affinitySmall Town · Marriage · ShowbizMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference309127

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What is The Hard Way about?

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

How long is The Hard Way?

The Hard Way has a runtime of 109 minutes.