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The Hard Way
1 hour 49 minutes1943-01-13
6.6
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Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.
Cast
![Ida Lupino](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//opIDphnwK18FVUe8XPzNLFtIDHy.jpg)
Ida Lupino
Helen Chernen
![Dennis Morgan](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//5yfGLf697VUrsDIhrVnAtVP7ftx.jpg)
Dennis Morgan
Paul Collins
![Joan Leslie](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//vft5HULa1wnW1dQEWd197XBchs0.jpg)
Joan Leslie
Katherine 'Katie' Blaine
![Jack Carson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//lOYGfx1zbsrhpqzL1svLE1LmFYe.jpg)
Jack Carson
Albert Runkel
![Gladys George](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//yniYGj7MqG13UZNLDQWh28RR6tK.jpg)
Gladys George
Lily Emery
![Paul Cavanagh](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//q8MWDsMJH2jXjIsr0iumnUyTZz3.jpg)
Paul Cavanagh
John 'Jack' Shagrue
![Ann Doran](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//t6q0svIGjotyJQgxr74pKz6462g.jpg)
Ann Doran
Dorshka (Uncredited)
![Thurston Hall](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//qBqBLp91C8XR0NyOhmTi73voJQY.jpg)
Thurston Hall
Harry (Uncredited)
![Nestor Paiva](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//mRaWDqcsrfMPPCc5TufpNuEHE4T.jpg)
Nestor Paiva
Max Wade (Uncredited)
![Joan Woodbury](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//iL1484M8j6f4vPtDGXcvD9By5oF.jpg)
Joan Woodbury
Maria (Uncredited)
![Roman Bohnen](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//4X6DJ6peH7Q095HNGNtdQks5IG2.jpg)
Roman Bohnen
Sam Chernen (Uncredited)
![Leona Maricle](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//hB1uYLqZNJK9UxOUaJp1kr8NTvr.jpg)
Leona Maricle
Laura Britton (Uncredited)
![Ray Montgomery](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//bcdjcSGyzESJVs2OqlKiWhkpeyN.jpg)
Ray Montgomery
Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)
![Libby Taylor](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//prgy18mOz8eQoauyzfFJylYamzw.jpg)
Libby Taylor
Essie (Uncredited)
![Murray Alper](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//a6rLo8K41TpAHip1zSLsy58nRov.jpg)
Murray Alper
Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)
![Julie Bishop](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//e0PQwkBiHBcjaLaoYIZry7bn3xA.jpg)
Julie Bishop
Chorine (Uncredited)
![Roland Drew](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//iiefntVB8aaEQS96TLmgFx43smp.jpg)
Roland Drew
Roland (Uncredited)
![Jody Gilbert](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Jody Gilbert
Anderson (Uncredited)
![Marian Hall](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Marian Hall
Anna (Uncredited)
![Jean Inness](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Jean Inness
Flora Ames (Uncredited)
![Charles Judels](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//oNmrJvaPBPHeG7qcQE0ed9OPewf.jpg)
Charles Judels
Mr. Flores (Uncredited)
![Eddie Kane](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//5kpL02ZOsNwYNUQ6pxM0cnGdg0U.jpg)
Eddie Kane
Oscar Evans (Uncredited)
![Lou Lubin](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//ucWVMCbZZQx8EkzKeojTlBFp2Hc.jpg)
Lou Lubin
Frenchy (Uncredited)
![Thomas Martin](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Thomas Martin
Bill (Uncredited)
![Lon McCallister](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//eMEETlJqWZn4IK1cYAGvesoR2Xh.jpg)
Lon McCallister
Bud (Uncredited)
![Philip Van Zandt](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//q1PwWNkP577op6MHYXshZWWbTtz.jpg)
Philip Van Zandt
Eddie (Uncredited)
![Virginia Brissac](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//plkkPOoTu5qc6i1K9wRJXyoUgq2.jpg)
Virginia Brissac
Dress Saleswoman (Uncredited)
![Frank Mayo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//mQrCpMdK3THFcD68WcRdE9vBgiH.jpg)
Frank Mayo
Railroad Ticket Taker (Uncredited)
![Dolores Moran](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//gSV1N48yD5oT2aDWzw3gigo1raj.jpg)
Dolores Moran
Young Blonde (Uncredited)
![Dave Willock](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//q8C2obtce5CET1VZNLKmH5GbUdf.jpg)
Dave Willock
Bellboy (Uncredited)
![Sam Garrett](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Sam Garrett
Cowboy (Uncredited)
![Dick French](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Dick French
Playboy (Uncredited)
![Jimmy Butler](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//nbB9OGCCHL4K1KwBXTb1Jws08Fb.jpg)
Jimmy Butler
Boy (Uncredited)
![Jean Ames](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//6l9inMHRdvx3TrjzoMPvxFywx1h.jpg)
Jean Ames
Pudgy Girl (Uncredited)
![Peggy Diggins](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Peggy Diggins
Tipsy Girl at Party (Uncredited)
![Bill Kennedy](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//iHEWf7tZiGF1xqxr4rYbox4qjDQ.jpg)
Bill Kennedy
Radio Announcer (Uncredited)
![Charles Drake](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//8MbNiIMYrJ7UgKseAmBbw2sXH1M.jpg)
Charles Drake
Trailer Narrator (Uncredited)
![Faye Emerson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//AkyZVIWCWOddczi8nGkMnVMIOtA.jpg)
Faye Emerson
Ice Cream Parlor Waitress
![Ben Hall](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Ben Hall
Ice Cream Parlor Counterman (Uncredited)
![Harry Lewis](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//sGBmVUxlKuxkFQL7VQ6WtgexYvH.jpg)
Harry Lewis
Serious Young Man (Uncredited)
![Jack Kenney](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//2UNYBqB82fRxHtkWPKzvLDLLGW0.jpg)
Jack Kenney
Theatrical Agent (Uncredited)
![Hank Mann](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//5EGNEc8hjNmyNA6bh39czJ0BcGS.jpg)
Hank Mann
Backstage Janitor (Uncredited)
![Frances Morris](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Frances Morris
Telephone Operator (Uncredited)
![Paul Panzer](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//6NhO8FSFg6azBGaga5IaSNaUNEs.jpg)
Paul Panzer
Miner (Uncredited)
![Alexander Pollard](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Alexander Pollard
Butler in Play (Uncredited)
![Leo White](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//pKJDApReiE0EVmmkTYbHNW7d1Yu.jpg)
Leo White
Graduation Photographer (Uncredited)
![Harry Semels](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//7iCxFHAesyHDEM0susMJSCK8w40.jpg)
Harry Semels
Passerby (Uncredited)
![Monte Blue](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//f9VVvlkPviIaHfcW8fog8JwYUvP.jpg)
Monte Blue
Man in Audience (Uncredited)
![Tom Coleman](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Tom Coleman
Man in Audience (Uncredited)
![Eddie Craven](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Eddie Craven
Call Boy in Montage (Uncredited)
![Stacy Keach, Sr.](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Stacy Keach, Sr.
First Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)
![Jack Kennedy](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Jack Kennedy
Second Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)
![C. Harry Clark](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
C. Harry Clark
Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)
![Lew Harvey](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//8uW9Gipg6fphtQl4d2D5tFKIunt.jpg)
Lew Harvey
Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)
![Jack Wise](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Jack Wise
Actor Leaving Theater (Uncredited)
![Merrillee Lannon](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Merrillee Lannon
Western Union Clerk (Uncredited)
![William Hopper](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//fOYuQ914CheBCDEHdTDoCsmjhTI.jpg)
William Hopper
Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
![Edward McWade](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//zS9uHDYCczWEUenSfjnCa5zolZh.jpg)
Edward McWade
Stage Doorman (Uncredited)
![Wilbur Mack](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//hPd17j7C1PIfbHLhlDpolL6BSuC.jpg)
Wilbur Mack
Stage Manager (Uncredited)
![Bill Edwards](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//ozttbOQzyQ43HwRaySV8dkoKeex.jpg)
Bill Edwards
Intern at Hospital (Uncredited)
![Edgar Dearing](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//gD7Fd6ksHRGNnWFOw0qv9v8QVmd.jpg)
Edgar Dearing
Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
![Emory Parnell](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//eI6HoBY4IK8NP1k9gJKicLhIekv.jpg)
Emory Parnell
Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
![Eddy Chandler](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//xjGYGqXJYgp6U2omeUTdzxHoDAj.jpg)
Eddy Chandler
Policeman at Dock (Uncredited)
![Wallace Scott](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Wallace Scott
Bum at Dock (Uncredited)
![Vera Lewis](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//2mKt5b7EAPEjvRFbUHzTD8oGoxV.jpg)
Vera Lewis
'Aunt Vera Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
![William Forrest](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//98kEbtZf1SdPOrDqeFzknMRV0Pg.jpg)
William Forrest
'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)
![Brooks Benedict](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//l3Bw5oBij94yG0QSO45inFnySRZ.jpg)
Brooks Benedict
Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited)
![Georges Renavent](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//3Q6aXsam6e0EeZAaHsmFYBCruGA.jpg)
Georges Renavent
Embassy Club Headwaiter (Uncredited)
![Jeffrey Sayre](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//egXZ8R3lK5EgZjKCnKC30Gir6IV.jpg)
Jeffrey Sayre
Chorus Boy (Uncredited)
![Sonia Darrin](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//6wtREKj1y2cf9F5F95ueC4TUae2.jpg)
Sonia Darrin
Chorus Girl (Uncredited)
![Cyril Ring](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//9Zkx8EGOSA0uVIC2RzsYePkZQha.jpg)
Cyril Ring
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
![Bert Stevens](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//nEIxsXjWCtGDKcECuKL8qsqwGcb.jpg)
Bert Stevens
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
![Bert Moorhouse](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Bert Moorhouse
Party Guest (Uncredited)
![Harold Miller](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//baYrpaujUdnO5aoQFHJrkLru7l0.jpg)
Harold Miller
Party Guest (Uncredited)
![Tom Stevenson](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Tom Stevenson
Party Guest (Uncredited)
![Billy Curtis](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w200//wd7cYNVLEEHgLaH63meBRA1aylE.jpg)
Billy Curtis
Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)
![Mary Curtis](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Mary Curtis
Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)
![Victor Zimmerman](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Victor Zimmerman
Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)
![Eddie Hart](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)
Eddie Hart
Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)
![Sue Moore](/_next/static/media/notFound.aecd17f8.png)