The Actress

In 1913 Boston, teenager Ruth Gordon Jones wants nothing more than to be a famous actress. Her father, Clinton, who recently lost his job as a sailor and became a factory worker, however expresses his desire that Ruth train to be a teacher. Between managing a blossoming romance with a Harvard student and trying to get a foothold in the theatrical world, Ruth must convince her family to support her dreams.

Cast :

• Spencer Tracy
• Clinton Jones

• Jean Simmons
• Ruth Gordon Jones (later known as Ruth Gordon)

• Anthony Perkins
• Fred Whitmarsh

• Teresa Wright
• Annie Jones

• Mary Wickes
• Emma Glavey

• Ian Wolfe
• Mr. Bagley

• Norma Jean Nilsson
• Anna Williams

• Dawn Bender
• Katherine Follets