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The Hucksters

"Gable's New Star is Deborah Kerr (rhymes with star)"

1947-07-17 Drama 1hr 55m

A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.

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Storyline

A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.

  • Released
    1947-07-17
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 55m
  • Genre
    Drama, Romance, Comedy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    0
  • Production
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Crew

Jack Conway
Director
Frederic Wakeman
Novel
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Keywords:
widow advertising pratfall integrity

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Cast

Clark Gable

Clark Gable
Victor Albee Norman
Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr
Kay Dorrance
Sydney Greenstreet

Sydney Greenstreet
Evan Llewellyn Evans
Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou
Mr. Kimberly
Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner
Jean Ogilvie
Keenan Wynn

Keenan Wynn
Buddy Hare
Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold
David 'Dave' Lash
Aubrey Mather

Aubrey Mather
Mr. Glass, Valet
Richard Gaines

Richard Gaines
Cooke
Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson
Max Herman
Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley
Georgie Gaver
Clinton Sundberg

Clinton Sundberg
Michael Michaelson
Gloria Holden

Gloria Holden
Mrs. Kimberly
Connie Gilchrist

Connie Gilchrist
Betty - Switchboard Operator
Kathryn Card

Kathryn Card
Miss Regina Kennedy
Lillian Bronson

Lillian Bronson
Miss Hammer - Secretary
Vera Marshe

Vera Marshe
Gloria, West Coast Secretary
Ralph Bunker

Ralph Bunker
Allison
Virginia Dale

Virginia Dale
Kimberly Receptionist
Jimmy Conlin

Jimmy Conlin
Blake - Blue Penguin Inn Proprietor
John McIntire

John McIntire
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Frank - Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
George O'Hanlon

George O'Hanlon
Freddie Callahan (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz

Theodore von Eltz
Radio Voice (uncredited)
Anne Nagel

Anne Nagel
Teletype Operator (uncredited)
Marie Windsor

Marie Windsor
Girl on Train (uncredited)
Richard Abbott

Richard Abbott
Elevator Starter (uncredited)
Charles Abraham

Charles Abraham
Arabian Rug Peddler (uncredited)
John Albright

John Albright
Assistant Photographer (uncredited)
Sam Ash

Sam Ash
Man at Inn (uncredited)
Vangie Beilby

Vangie Beilby
Flower Woman (uncredited)
William Benedict

William Benedict
Bellboy at Blue Penguin Inn (uncredited)
Nan Bennett

Nan Bennett
Girl at Inn (uncredited)
Hoffis Better

Hoffis Better
Arabian Rug Peddler (uncredited)
Frank Bingman

Frank Bingman
Radio Voice (uncredited)
Henry Blair

Henry Blair
Sonny (voice) (uncredited)
Harriett Brest

Harriett Brest
Flower Woman (uncredited)
Betty Callender

Betty Callender
Stewardess (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire

Harry Cheshire
Joe Lorrison (uncredited)
Edwin Cooper

Edwin Cooper
Harry Spooner (uncredited)
John Daheim

John Daheim
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bert Davidson

Bert Davidson
Man at Inn (uncredited)
Eugene Baxtor Day

Eugene Baxtor Day
Hal Dorrance (uncredited)
Drew Demorest

Drew Demorest
Man at Inn (uncredited)
Phil Dunham

Phil Dunham
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Madge Erwin

Madge Erwin
Flower Woman (uncredited)
Nellie Farrell

Nellie Farrell
Flower Woman (uncredited)
Almeda Fowler

Almeda Fowler
Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
Dink Freeman

Dink Freeman
Man at Inn (uncredited)
Rudy Germane

Rudy Germane
Club Patron (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamilton

Mahlon Hamilton
Businessman (uncredited)
John Hiestand

John Hiestand
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Fred Howard

Fred Howard
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Joseph Kearns

Joseph Kearns
Radio Voice (uncredited)
Eugene Lay

Eugene Lay
Hal Dorrance (uncredited)
Frank Leigh

Frank Leigh
Man in Kimberly's Office (uncredited)
Cathy Lewis

Cathy Lewis
Wanda Jean (voice) (uncredited)
Sydney Logan

Sydney Logan
Girl at Inn (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack
Man at Inn (uncredited)
Eddie Marr

Eddie Marr
Pitch Man (uncredited)
Vera Martin

Vera Martin
Girl at Inn (uncredited)
David McKim

David McKim
Photographer's Assistant (uncredited)
Sammy McKim

Sammy McKim
Western Union Messenger (uncredited)
David Merritt

David Merritt
Arabian Rug Peddler (uncredited)
Jerry Miley

Jerry Miley
Second Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Byron Morgan

Byron Morgan
Radio Soundman (uncredited)
Charles Peck

Charles Peck
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Dianne Perrine

Dianne Perrine
Ellen Dorrance (uncredited)
Lillian Randolph

Lillian Randolph
Violet (voice) (uncredited)
Jean Ransome

Jean Ransome
Maid (uncredited)
Jack Rice

Jack Rice
Tie Sales Clerk (uncredited)
Gordon Richards

Gordon Richards
Conrad (uncredited)
Joe Sawaya

Joe Sawaya
Arabian Rug Peddler (uncredited)
Erin Selwyn

Erin Selwyn
Girl at Inn (uncredited)
Violet Seton

Violet Seton
Flower Woman (uncredited)
Fred Sherman

Fred Sherman
First Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Ransom M. Sherman

Ransom M. Sherman
George Rockton (uncredited)
Robert Skelton

Robert Skelton
Man at Inn (uncredited)
Agnes Steele

Agnes Steele
Flower Woman (uncredited)
Florence Stephens

Florence Stephens
Secretary (uncredited)
Cedric Stevens

Cedric Stevens
Man in Kimberly's Office (uncredited)
Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson
Paul Evans (uncredited)
Mary Stuart

Mary Stuart
Model in Elevator (uncredited)
Joan Valerie

Joan Valerie
Receptionist (uncredited)
Barrett Whitelaw

Barrett Whitelaw
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Chief Yowlachie

Chief Yowlachie
Indian (uncredited)

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-07

Clark Gable ("Victor Norman") returns from WWII to rekindle his career in advertising. His cunning plan involves the glamorous war widow Deb... read more

Clark Gable ("Victor Norman") returns from WWII to rekindle his career in advertising. His cunning plan involves the glamorous war widow Deborah Kerr ("Kay"), nervous old ad agency boss "Mr. Kimberly" (Adoplhe Menjou), some considerable perspicacity and a whole load of soap. The latter element is provided by the wonderfully odious "Evan Llewellyn Evans" (Sydney Greenstreet,) the shrewd, but ghastly, owner of the most popular brand of beauty soap for whom Gable engages Kerr to star in an advertisement. Much to everyone's surprise, the entrepreneur rather likes the end product and "Norman" looks like his new, highly paid, career is set fair. Meantime, he has completely fallen for "Kay", but his methods of courtship lack, shall we say, finesse or style! Will he get the big job and/or the girl? Does he even want the big job an/or the girl? Wakeman's novel sets up the shallowness of the advertising industry for a good kicking: it's manipulation of those it considers the "sheep" (i.e us) to buy whatever rehashed nonsense they choose to offer us, is presented in a frequently quite comical - certainly quite cynical - fashion, with Greenstreet superb as the thoroughly unpleasant boss surrounded by his band of acolytes calling out "check" when he seeks their nominal agreement for his decisions. Jack Conway let's the star own the film - the dialogue is quickly delivered; and there is the merest hint of chemistry between him and his new to Hollywood co-star, who could have been doing with a little more substance to her part. Edward Arnold chips in well too, and there is an early outing for keenan Wynn as "Buddy Hare"- the kind of comic that has me reaching for my shotgun! It's a bit on the long side, the story runs out of steam a bit - but its still well worth watching.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

Clark Gable ("Victor Norman") returns from WWII to rekindle his career in advertising. His cunning plan involves the glamorous war widow Deborah Kerr ("Kay"), nervous old ad agency boss "Mr. Kimberly" (Adoplhe Menjou), some considerable per...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-07

Clark Gable ("Victor Norman") returns from WWII to rekindle his career in advertising. His cunning plan involves the glamorous war widow Deborah Kerr ("Kay"), nervous old ad agency boss "Mr. Kimberly"...

read more