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  • The Hard Way (1943)
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    109 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The Hard Way (1943)
Passed
109 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

Embittered, ambitious Helen Chernen sees an opportunity to escape her drab small-town life by becoming a 'stage mother' to her musically-talented younger sister.
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Director
Writers
Daniel Fuchs (screen play) | Peter Viertel (screen play)
Producer
Composer
Heinz Roemheld (as H. Roemheld)
Cinematographer
Editor
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Status
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Updated Jan 13, 1943

Release date
Feb 20, 1943 (United States)
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Cast

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84 cast members
Name Known for
Ida Lupino
Mrs. Helen Chernen Mrs. Helen Chernen   See fewer
Dennis Morgan
Paul Collins Paul Collins   See fewer
Joan Leslie
Katherine 'Katie' Blaine Katherine 'Katie' Blaine   See fewer
Jack Carson
Albert Runkel Albert Runkel   See fewer
Gladys George
Lily Emery Lily Emery   See fewer
Faye Emerson
Ice Cream Parlor Waitress Ice Cream Parlor Waitress   See fewer
Paul Cavanagh
John 'Jack' Shagrue John 'Jack' Shagrue   See fewer
Murray Alper
Joe Duglatz (uncredited) Joe Duglatz (uncredited)   See fewer
Jean Ames
Pudgy Girl (uncredited) Pudgy Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Brooks Benedict
Guest at Embassy Club Bar (uncredited) Guest at Embassy Club Bar (uncredited)   See fewer
Julie Bishop
Chorine (uncredited) Chorine (uncredited)   See fewer
Monte Blue
Man in Audience (uncredited) Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Roman Bohnen
Sam Chernen (uncredited) Sam Chernen (uncredited)   See fewer
Virginia Brissac
The Dress Saleswoman (uncredited) The Dress Saleswoman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Butler
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddy Chandler
Police Officer on Dock (uncredited) Police Officer on Dock (uncredited)   See fewer
C. Harry Clark
Working Man at Theatre (uncredited) Working Man at Theatre (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Coleman
Man in Audience at Play (uncredited) Man in Audience at Play (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Craven
Call Boy in Montage (uncredited) Call Boy in Montage (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Curtis
Vaudeville Midget (uncredited) Vaudeville Midget (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Curtis
Vaudeville Midget (uncredited) Vaudeville Midget (uncredited)   See fewer
Sonia Darrin
Chorus Girl (uncredited) Chorus Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Edgar Dearing
Policeman at Hospital (uncredited) Policeman at Hospital (uncredited)   See fewer
Peggy Diggins
Tipsy Girl at Party (uncredited) Tipsy Girl at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Ann Doran
Dorshka (uncredited) Dorshka (uncredited)   See fewer
Beth Drake
Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Drake
Trailer Narrator (uncredited) Trailer Narrator (uncredited)   See fewer
Roland Drew
Roland (uncredited) Roland (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Edwards
Interne at Hospital (uncredited) Interne at Hospital (uncredited)   See fewer
William Forrest
Actor as 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (uncredited) Actor as 'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick French
Playboy (uncredited) Playboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Garrett
Cowboy (uncredited) Cowboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Jody Gilbert
Anderson - Masseuse (uncredited) Anderson - Masseuse (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Hall
Ice Cream Parlor Counterman (uncredited) Ice Cream Parlor Counterman (uncredited)   See fewer
Marian Hall
Anna (uncredited) Anna (uncredited)   See fewer
Thurston Hall
Harry - Motion Picture Executive (uncredited) Harry - Motion Picture Executive (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Hart
Electrician at Vaudeville Show (uncredited) Electrician at Vaudeville Show (uncredited)   See fewer
Lew Harvey
Working Man at Theatre (uncredited) Working Man at Theatre (uncredited)   See fewer
William Hopper
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Jean Inness
Flora Ames (uncredited) Flora Ames (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Judels
Mr. Flores (uncredited) Mr. Flores (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Kane
Oscar Evans (uncredited) Oscar Evans (uncredited)   See fewer
Stacy Keach Sr.
First Theatrical Agent in Montage (uncredited) First Theatrical Agent in Montage (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Kennedy
Radio Announcer (uncredited) Radio Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Kennedy
Second Theatrical Agent in Montage (uncredited) Second Theatrical Agent in Montage (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Kenney
Theatrical Agent (uncredited) Theatrical Agent (uncredited)   See fewer
Merrillee Lannon
Western Union Clerk (uncredited) Western Union Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Lewis
Serious Young Man (uncredited) Serious Young Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Vera Lewis
Actress as 'Aunt Vera Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (uncredited) Actress as 'Aunt Vera Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (uncredited)   See fewer
Lou Lubin
Frenchy (uncredited) Frenchy (uncredited)   See fewer
Wilbur Mack
Stage Manager (uncredited) Stage Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Hank Mann
Backstage Janitor (uncredited) Backstage Janitor (uncredited)   See fewer
Leona Maricle
Laura Britton (uncredited) Laura Britton (uncredited)   See fewer
Thomas Martin
Bill - Bartender (uncredited) Bill - Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Mayo
Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited) Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited)   See fewer
Lon McCallister
Bud - Call Boy in Montage (uncredited) Bud - Call Boy in Montage (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward McWade
Stage Doorman (uncredited) Stage Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
James Metcalfe
Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Harold Miller
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Montgomery
Johnny Gilpin (uncredited) Johnny Gilpin (uncredited)   See fewer
Sue Moore
Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Moorhouse
Guest at Party (uncredited) Guest at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Dolores Moran
Young Blonde (uncredited) Young Blonde (uncredited)   See fewer
Frances Morris
Telephone Operator (uncredited) Telephone Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Georgie Nokes
Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Nestor Paiva
Max Wade (uncredited) Max Wade (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Panzer
Miner (uncredited) Miner (uncredited)   See fewer
Emory Parnell
Mac - Policeman at Hospital (uncredited) Mac - Policeman at Hospital (uncredited)   See fewer
Alexander Pollard
Butler in Play (uncredited) Butler in Play (uncredited)   See fewer
Georges Renavent
Embassy Club Headwaiter (uncredited) Embassy Club Headwaiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Cyril Ring
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeffrey Sayre
Chorus Boy (uncredited) Chorus Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Wallace Scott
Bum on Dock (uncredited) Bum on Dock (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Semels
Passerby (uncredited) Passerby (uncredited)   See fewer
Juanita Stark
Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Stevens
Theatrical Agent / Sidewalk Extra / Nightclub Extra (uncredited) Theatrical Agent / Sidewalk Extra / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Stevenson
Long-Haired Man at Party (uncredited) Long-Haired Man at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Libby Taylor
Essie, Helen's Maid (uncredited) Essie, Helen's Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Van Zandt
Eddie, Stage Manager (uncredited) Eddie, Stage Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Leo White
Graduation Photographer (uncredited) Graduation Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Dave Willock
Tommy - Bellhop (uncredited) Tommy - Bellhop (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Wise
Actor Leaving Theatre (uncredited) Actor Leaving Theatre (uncredited)   See fewer
Joan Woodbury
Maria (uncredited) Maria (uncredited)   See fewer
Victor Zimmerman
Electrician at Vaudeville Show (uncredited) Electrician at Vaudeville Show (uncredited)   See fewer
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