Poster of The Hard Way

The Hard Way

Plot: Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.
Release Date: Wednesday, January 13 1943
81 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Ida LupinoIda Lupino
Ida Lupino was
24 in The Hard Way
as 'Helen Chernen'.
Mon, Feb 04 1918 –
Thu, Aug 03 1995
Portrait of Dennis MorganDennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan was
34 in The Hard Way
as 'Paul Collins'.
Sun, Dec 20 1908 –
Wed, Sep 07 1994
Portrait of Joan LeslieJoan Leslie
Joan Leslie was
17 in The Hard Way
as 'Katherine 'Katie' Blaine'.
Mon, Jan 26 1925 –
Mon, Oct 12 2015
Portrait of Jack CarsonJack Carson
Jack Carson was
32 in The Hard Way
as 'Albert Runkel'.
Thu, Oct 27 1910 –
Wed, Jan 02 1963
Portrait of Gladys GeorgeGladys George
Gladys George was
42 in The Hard Way
as 'Lily Emery'.
Wed, Sep 12 1900 –
Wed, Dec 08 1954
Portrait of Paul CavanaghPaul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh was
54 in The Hard Way
as 'John 'Jack' Shagrue'.
Fri, Dec 07 1888 –
Sun, Mar 15 1964
Portrait of Ann DoranAnn Doran
Ann Doran was
31 in The Hard Way
as 'Dorshka (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 28 1911 –
Tue, Sep 19 2000
Portrait of Thurston HallThurston Hall
Thurston Hall was
60 in The Hard Way
as 'Harry (Uncredited)'.
Mon, May 08 1882 –
Thu, Feb 20 1958
Portrait of Nestor PaivaNestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva was
37 in The Hard Way
as 'Max Wade (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1905 –
Fri, Sep 09 1966
Portrait of Joan WoodburyJoan Woodbury
Joan Woodbury was
27 in The Hard Way
as 'Maria (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 17 1915 –
Wed, Feb 22 1989
Portrait of Roman BohnenRoman Bohnen
Roman Bohnen was
41 in The Hard Way
as 'Sam Chernen (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 24 1901 –
Thu, Feb 24 1949
Portrait of Leona MaricleLeona Maricle
Leona Maricle was
37 in The Hard Way
as 'Laura Britton (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 23 1905 –
Fri, Mar 25 1988
Portrait of Ray MontgomeryRay Montgomery
Ray Montgomery was
20 in The Hard Way
as 'Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)'.
Sat, May 27 1922 –
Thu, Jun 04 1998
Portrait of Libby TaylorLibby Taylor
Libby Taylor was
40 in The Hard Way
as 'Essie (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 20 1902 –
Wed, Aug 23 1961
Portrait of Murray AlperMurray Alper
Murray Alper was
39 in The Hard Way
as 'Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 11 1904 –
Fri, Nov 16 1984
Portrait of Julie BishopJulie Bishop
Julie Bishop was
28 in The Hard Way
as 'Chorine (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 30 1914 –
Thu, Aug 30 2001
Portrait of Roland DrewRoland Drew
Roland Drew was
42 in The Hard Way
as 'Roland (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 02 1900 –
Thu, Mar 17 1988
Portrait of Jody GilbertJody Gilbert
Jody Gilbert was
26 in The Hard Way
as 'Anderson (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1916 –
Sat, Feb 03 1979
Portrait of Marian HallMarian Hall
Marian Hall was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Anna (Uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jean InnessJean Inness
Jean Inness was
42 in The Hard Way
as 'Flora Ames (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 18 1900 –
Wed, Dec 27 1978
Portrait of Charles JudelsCharles Judels
Charles Judels was
60 in The Hard Way
as 'Mr. Flores (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 16 1882 –
Fri, Feb 14 1969
Portrait of Eddie KaneEddie Kane
Eddie Kane was
53 in The Hard Way
as 'Oscar Evans (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 11 1889 –
Wed, Apr 30 1969
Portrait of Lou LubinLou Lubin
Lou Lubin was
47 in The Hard Way
as 'Frenchy (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 09 1895 –
Tue, Jan 30 1973
Portrait of Thomas MartinThomas Martin
Thomas Martin was
51 in The Hard Way
as 'Bill (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1892
Portrait of Lon McCallisterLon McCallister
Lon McCallister was
19 in The Hard Way
as 'Bud (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 18 1923 –
Sat, Jun 11 2005
Portrait of Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van Zandt
Philip Van Zandt was
38 in The Hard Way
as 'Eddie (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 04 1904 –
Sat, Feb 15 1958
Portrait of Virginia BrissacVirginia Brissac
Virginia Brissac was
59 in The Hard Way
as 'Dress Saleswoman (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 10 1883 –
Thu, Jul 26 1979
Portrait of Frank MayoFrank Mayo
Frank Mayo was
53 in The Hard Way
as 'Railroad Ticket Taker (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 27 1889 –
Tue, Jul 09 1963
Portrait of Dolores MoranDolores Moran
Dolores Moran was
18 in The Hard Way
as 'Young Blonde (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 27 1924 –
Fri, Feb 05 1982
Portrait of Dave WillockDave Willock
Dave Willock was
33 in The Hard Way
as 'Bellboy (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 13 1909 –
Mon, Nov 12 1990
Portrait of Sam GarrettSam Garrett
Sam Garrett was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Cowboy (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick FrenchDick French
Dick French was
38 in The Hard Way
as 'Playboy (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 19 1904 –
Thu, Dec 04 1958
Portrait of Jimmy ButlerJimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler was
21 in The Hard Way
as 'Boy (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 20 1921 –
Sun, Feb 18 1945
Portrait of Jean AmesJean Ames
Jean Ames was
23 in The Hard Way
as 'Pudgy Girl (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 24 1919
Portrait of Peggy DigginsPeggy Diggins
Peggy Diggins was
21 in The Hard Way
as 'Tipsy Girl at Party (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 12 1921 –
Mon, Aug 12 1957
Portrait of Bill KennedyBill Kennedy
Bill Kennedy was
34 in The Hard Way
as 'Radio Announcer (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 27 1908 –
Mon, Jan 27 1997
Portrait of Charles DrakeCharles Drake
Charles Drake was
25 in The Hard Way
as 'Trailer Narrator (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 02 1917 –
Sat, Sep 10 1994
Portrait of Faye EmersonFaye Emerson
Faye Emerson was
25 in The Hard Way
as 'Ice Cream Parlor Waitress'.
Sun, Jul 08 1917 –
Wed, Mar 09 1983
Portrait of Ben HallBen Hall
Ben Hall was
43 in The Hard Way
as 'Ice Cream Parlor Counterman (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1899 –
Mon, May 20 1985
Portrait of Harry LewisHarry Lewis
Harry Lewis was
22 in The Hard Way
as 'Serious Young Man (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 01 1920 –
Sun, Jun 09 2013
Portrait of Jack KenneyJack Kenney
Jack Kenney was
40 in The Hard Way
as 'Theatrical Agent (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 05 1902 –
Fri, Jan 27 1961
Portrait of Hank MannHank Mann
Hank Mann was
55 in The Hard Way
as 'Backstage Janitor (Uncredited)'.
Fri, May 27 1887 –
Thu, Nov 25 1971
Portrait of Frances MorrisFrances Morris
Frances Morris was
34 in The Hard Way
as 'Telephone Operator (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 03 1908 –
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Portrait of Paul PanzerPaul Panzer
Paul Panzer was
70 in The Hard Way
as 'Miner (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 03 1872 –
Sat, Aug 16 1958
Portrait of Alexander PollardAlexander Pollard
Alexander Pollard was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Butler in Play (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leo WhiteLeo White
Leo White was
69 in The Hard Way
as 'Graduation Photographer (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 09 1873 –
Mon, Sep 20 1948
Portrait of Harry SemelsHarry Semels
Harry Semels was
55 in The Hard Way
as 'Passerby (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 20 1887 –
Sat, Mar 02 1946
Portrait of Monte BlueMonte Blue
Monte Blue was
56 in The Hard Way
as 'Man in Audience (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 10 1887 –
Mon, Feb 18 1963
Portrait of Tom ColemanTom Coleman
Tom Coleman was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Man in Audience (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie CravenEddie Craven
Eddie Craven was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Call Boy in Montage (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stacy Keach, Sr.Stacy Keach, Sr.
Stacy Keach, Sr. was
28 in The Hard Way
as 'First Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)'.
Fri, May 29 1914 –
Thu, Feb 13 2003
Portrait of Jack KennedyJack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy was
54 in The Hard Way
as 'Second Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 04 1888 –
Wed, May 27 1964
Portrait of C. Harry ClarkC. Harry Clark
C. Harry Clark was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lew HarveyLew Harvey
Lew Harvey was
55 in The Hard Way
as 'Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 05 1887 –
Sat, Dec 19 1953
Portrait of Jack WiseJack Wise
Jack Wise was
55 in The Hard Way
as 'Actor Leaving Theater (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 02 1888 –
Sun, Mar 07 1954
Portrait of Merrillee LannonMerrillee Lannon
Merrillee Lannon was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Western Union Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William HopperWilliam Hopper
William Hopper was
27 in The Hard Way
as 'Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 26 1915 –
Fri, Mar 06 1970
Portrait of Edward McWadeEdward McWade
Edward McWade was
77 in The Hard Way
as 'Stage Doorman (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 14 1865 –
Mon, May 17 1943
Portrait of Wilbur MackWilbur Mack
Wilbur Mack was
69 in The Hard Way
as 'Stage Manager (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 29 1873 –
Sat, Mar 14 1964
Portrait of Bill EdwardsBill Edwards
Bill Edwards was
24 in The Hard Way
as 'Intern at Hospital (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 14 1918 –
Tue, Dec 21 1999
Portrait of Edgar DearingEdgar Dearing
Edgar Dearing was
49 in The Hard Way
as 'Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)'.
Wed, May 03 1893 –
Sat, Aug 17 1974
Portrait of Emory ParnellEmory Parnell
Emory Parnell was
50 in The Hard Way
as 'Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 28 1892 –
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Portrait of Eddy ChandlerEddy Chandler
Eddy Chandler was
48 in The Hard Way
as 'Policeman at Dock (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 10 1894 –
Tue, Mar 23 1948
Portrait of Wallace ScottWallace Scott
Wallace Scott was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Bum at Dock (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vera LewisVera Lewis
Vera Lewis was
69 in The Hard Way
as ''Aunt Vera Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 09 1873 –
Wed, Feb 08 1956
Portrait of William ForrestWilliam Forrest
William Forrest was
40 in The Hard Way
as ''Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 10 1902 –
Thu, Jan 26 1989
Portrait of Brooks BenedictBrooks Benedict
Brooks Benedict was
46 in The Hard Way
as 'Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 05 1896 –
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Portrait of Georges RenaventGeorges Renavent
Georges Renavent was
50 in The Hard Way
as 'Embassy Club Headwaiter (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 23 1892 –
Thu, Jan 02 1969
Portrait of Jeffrey SayreJeffrey Sayre
Jeffrey Sayre was
42 in The Hard Way
as 'Chorus Boy (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 03 1900 –
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Portrait of Sonia DarrinSonia Darrin
Sonia Darrin was
18 in The Hard Way
as 'Chorus Girl (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 16 1924 –
Sun, Jul 19 2020
Portrait of Cyril RingCyril Ring
Cyril Ring was
50 in The Hard Way
as 'Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 05 1892 –
Mon, Jul 17 1967
Portrait of Bert StevensBert Stevens
Bert Stevens was
37 in The Hard Way
as 'Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of Bert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse
Bert Moorhouse was
48 in The Hard Way
as 'Party Guest (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Tue, Jan 26 1954
Portrait of Harold MillerHarold Miller
Harold Miller was
48 in The Hard Way
as 'Party Guest (Uncredited)'.
Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972
Portrait of Tom StevensonTom Stevenson
Tom Stevenson was
32 in The Hard Way
as 'Party Guest (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 22 1910 –
Sat, Oct 30 2004
Portrait of Billy CurtisBilly Curtis
Billy Curtis was
33 in The Hard Way
as 'Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 27 1909 –
Wed, Nov 09 1988
Portrait of Mary CurtisMary Curtis
Mary Curtis was
>> in The Hard Way
as 'Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Victor ZimmermanVictor Zimmerman
Victor Zimmerman was
42 in The Hard Way
as 'Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 12 1900 –
Tue, Apr 23 1963
Portrait of Eddie HartEddie Hart
Eddie Hart was
52 in The Hard Way
as 'Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 15 1890
Portrait of Sue MooreSue Moore
Sue Moore was
41 in The Hard Way
as 'Undetermined Role (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 19 1901 –
Sun, Apr 10 1966

Crew

Portrait of Vincent ShermanVincent Sherman
Director
Vincent Sherman was
36 in The Hard Way
Mon, Jul 16 1906 –
Sun, Jun 18 2006
Portrait of James Wong HoweJames Wong Howe
Director of Photography
James Wong Howe was
43 in The Hard Way
Sun, Aug 27 1899 –
Mon, Jul 12 1976
Portrait of Leo F. ForbsteinLeo F. Forbstein
Music Director
Leo F. Forbstein was
50 in The Hard Way
Sun, Oct 16 1892 –
Thu, Feb 12 1948
Portrait of Elmer DeckerElmer Decker
Assistant Director
Elmer Decker was
>> in The Hard Way
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter ViertelPeter Viertel
Screenplay
Peter Viertel was
22 in The Hard Way
Tue, Nov 16 1920 –
Sun, Nov 04 2007
Portrait of Daniel FuchsDaniel Fuchs
Screenplay
Daniel Fuchs was
33 in The Hard Way
Fri, Jun 25 1909 –
Mon, Jul 26 1993
Portrait of Jack L. WarnerJack L. Warner
Executive Producer, Presenter
Jack L. Warner was
50 in The Hard Way
Tue, Aug 02 1892 –
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Portrait of Jerry WaldJerry Wald
Producer, Story
Jerry Wald was
31 in The Hard Way
Sat, Sep 16 1911 –
Fri, Jul 13 1962
Portrait of Thomas PrattThomas Pratt
Editor
Thomas Pratt was
44 in The Hard Way
Tue, Nov 08 1898 –
Sat, Aug 04 1973
Portrait of Don SiegelDon Siegel
Editorial Services
Don Siegel was
30 in The Hard Way
Sat, Oct 26 1912 –
Sat, Apr 20 1991
Portrait of Ray HeindorfRay Heindorf
Music Arranger
Ray Heindorf was
34 in The Hard Way
Tue, Aug 25 1908 –
Sun, Feb 03 1980
Portrait of Heinz RoemheldHeinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Heinz Roemheld was
41 in The Hard Way
Wed, May 01 1901 –
Mon, Feb 11 1985
Portrait of Orry-KellyOrry-Kelly
Costume Design
Orry-Kelly was
45 in The Hard Way
Wed, Dec 29 1897 –
Thu, Feb 27 1964
Portrait of Perc WestmorePerc Westmore
Makeup Artist
Perc Westmore was
38 in The Hard Way
Sat, Oct 29 1904 –
Wed, Sep 30 1970
Portrait of Stanley JonesStanley Jones
Sound
Stanley Jones was
45 in The Hard Way
Sat, Sep 04 1897 –
Tue, Jul 07 1981
Portrait of LeRoy PrinzLeRoy Prinz
Choreographer
LeRoy Prinz was
47 in The Hard Way
Sun, Jul 14 1895 –
Thu, Sep 15 1983
Portrait of Willard Van EngerWillard Van Enger
Special Effects
Willard Van Enger was
41 in The Hard Way
Fri, Oct 25 1901 –
Sat, Feb 22 1947
Portrait of Hugo FriedhoferHugo Friedhofer
Orchestrator
Hugo Friedhofer was
41 in The Hard Way
Fri, May 03 1901 –
Sun, May 17 1981
Portrait of Cole PorterCole Porter
Songs, Lyricist
Cole Porter was
51 in The Hard Way
Tue, Jun 09 1891 –
Thu, Oct 15 1964
Portrait of Max ParkerMax Parker
Art Direction
Max Parker was
60 in The Hard Way
Wed, Jul 12 1882 –
Wed, Jul 08 1964
Portrait of Walter F. TilfordWalter F. Tilford
Set Decoration
Walter F. Tilford was
>> in The Hard Way
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