Drama · United States of America · 1943 · 1h 49m

The Hard Way

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Director
Vincent Sherman
Cast
Ida Lupino as Helen Chernen Dennis Morgan as Paul Collins Joan Leslie as Katherine 'Katie' Blaine Jack Carson as Albert Runkel Gladys George as Lily Emery Paul Cavanagh as John 'Jack' Shagrue
Crew
James Wong Howe — Director of Photography Thomas Pratt — Editor Heinz Roemheld — Original Music Composer Daniel Fuchs — Screenplay Peter Viertel — Screenplay Jerry Wald — Story
Tagline

You'd never believe they're sisters!

Synopsis

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

Trailer The Hard Way — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
small townshow businessmarriagestage mother
Key Collaborators
Vincent Sherman Director James Wong Howe Director of Photography Thomas Pratt Editor Heinz Roemheld Original Music Composer Daniel Fuchs Screenplay Peter Viertel Screenplay Jerry Wald Story Jerry Wald Producer Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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