Movie: The Hucksters

Top 10 Billed 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

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1947-07-17

  • Average

    6.9

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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