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The Hard Way

The Hard Way

The Hard Way
1943 1h 49m6.3

The Hard Way

“You'd never believe they're sisters!”

Drama
6.3

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

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DirectorVincent Sherman
ScreenplayDaniel Fuchs, Peter Viertel
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 13, 1943
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 49m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes21
GenresDrama
StudioWarner Bros. Pictures

Photos7

Cast

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

Helen Chernen

Dennis Morgan

Dennis Morgan

Paul Collins

Joan Leslie

Joan Leslie

Katherine 'Katie' Blaine

Jack Carson

Jack Carson

Albert Runkel

Gladys George

Gladys George

Lily Emery

Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

John 'Jack' Shagrue

Ann Doran

Ann Doran

Dorshka (Uncredited)

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Harry (Uncredited)

Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Max Wade (Uncredited)

Joan Woodbury

Joan Woodbury

Maria (Uncredited)

Roman Bohnen

Roman Bohnen

Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

Leona Maricle

Leona Maricle

Laura Britton (Uncredited)

Ray Montgomery

Ray Montgomery

Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)

Libby Taylor

Libby Taylor

Essie (Uncredited)

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)

Julie Bishop

Julie Bishop

Chorine (Uncredited)

Roland Drew

Roland Drew

Roland (Uncredited)

Jody Gilbert

Jody Gilbert

Anderson (Uncredited)

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Marian Hall

Anna (Uncredited)

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Jean Inness

Flora Ames (Uncredited)

Charles Judels

Charles Judels

Mr. Flores (Uncredited)

Eddie Kane

Eddie Kane

Oscar Evans (Uncredited)

Lou Lubin

Lou Lubin

Frenchy (Uncredited)

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Thomas Martin

Bill (Uncredited)

Lon McCallister

Lon McCallister

Bud (Uncredited)

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Eddie (Uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

Virginia Brissac

Dress Saleswoman (Uncredited)

Frank Mayo

Frank Mayo

Railroad Ticket Taker (Uncredited)

Dolores Moran

Dolores Moran

Young Blonde (Uncredited)

Dave Willock

Dave Willock

Bellboy (Uncredited)

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Sam Garrett

Cowboy (Uncredited)

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Dick French

Playboy (Uncredited)

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler

Boy (Uncredited)

Jean Ames

Jean Ames

Pudgy Girl (Uncredited)

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Peggy Diggins

Tipsy Girl at Party (Uncredited)

Bill Kennedy

Bill Kennedy

Radio Announcer (Uncredited)

Charles Drake

Charles Drake

Trailer Narrator (Uncredited)

Faye Emerson

Faye Emerson

Ice Cream Parlor Waitress

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Ben Hall

Ice Cream Parlor Counterman (Uncredited)

Harry Lewis

Harry Lewis

Serious Young Man (Uncredited)

Jack Kenney

Jack Kenney

Theatrical Agent (Uncredited)

Hank Mann

Hank Mann

Backstage Janitor (Uncredited)

Frances Morris

Frances Morris

Telephone Operator (Uncredited)

Paul Panzer

Paul Panzer

Miner (Uncredited)

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Alexander Pollard

Butler in Play (Uncredited)

Leo White

Leo White

Graduation Photographer (Uncredited)

Harry Semels

Harry Semels

Passerby (Uncredited)

Monte Blue

Monte Blue

Man in Audience (Uncredited)

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Tom Coleman

Man in Audience (Uncredited)

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Eddie Craven

Call Boy in Montage (Uncredited)

Stacy Keach, Sr.

Stacy Keach, Sr.

First Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)

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Jack Kennedy

Second Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)

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C. Harry Clark

Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)

Lew Harvey

Lew Harvey

Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)

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Jack Wise

Actor Leaving Theater (Uncredited)

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Merrillee Lannon

Western Union Clerk (Uncredited)

William Hopper

William Hopper

Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)

Edward McWade

Edward McWade

Stage Doorman (Uncredited)

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Stage Manager (Uncredited)

Bill Edwards

Bill Edwards

Intern at Hospital (Uncredited)

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)

Emory Parnell

Emory Parnell

Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)

Eddy Chandler

Eddy Chandler

Policeman at Dock (Uncredited)

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Wallace Scott

Bum at Dock (Uncredited)

Vera Lewis

Vera Lewis

'Aunt Vera Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)

William Forrest

William Forrest

'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited)

Georges Renavent

Georges Renavent

Embassy Club Headwaiter (Uncredited)

Jeffrey Sayre

Jeffrey Sayre

Chorus Boy (Uncredited)

Sonia Darrin

Sonia Darrin

Chorus Girl (Uncredited)

Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

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Bert Stevens

Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

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Bert Moorhouse

Party Guest (Uncredited)

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Party Guest (Uncredited)

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Tom Stevenson

Party Guest (Uncredited)

Billy Curtis

Billy Curtis

Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)

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Mary Curtis

Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)

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Victor Zimmerman

Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)

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Eddie Hart

Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)

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Sue Moore

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hard Way

Where can I watch The Hard Way?

The Hard Way (1943) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Hard Way about?

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

Who directed The Hard Way?

The Hard Way (1943) was directed by Vincent Sherman. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 49m, rated 6.3/10.

How long is The Hard Way?

The Hard Way runs 1h 49m (109 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.3/10 from 21 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is The Hard Way worth watching?

The Hard Way is rated 6.3/10 by 21 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.