The Hard Way 81 years old

You'd never believe they're sisters!

The Hard Way

Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.

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The Hard Way Cast

Name Character
Joan Woodbury She was 27, 73 years old when she died as Maria (uncredited)
Dennis Morgan He was 34, 85 years old when he died as Paul Collins
Ida Lupino She was 25, 77 years old when she died as Mrs. Helen Chernen
Joan Leslie She was 18, 90 years old when she died as 'Katie' Chernen
Gladys George She was 38, 50 years old when she died as Lily Emery
William Hopper He was 28, 55 years old when he died as Hotel Desk Clerk
Dave Willock He was 33, 81 years old when he died as Bellboy
Ann Doran She was 31, 89 years old when she died as Dorshka (uncredited)
Nestor Paiva He was 37, 61 years old when he died as Max Wade (uncredited)
Paul Cavanagh He was 54, 75 years old when he died as John 'Jack' Shagrue
Dolores Moran She was 17, 56 years old when she died as Young Blonde (uncredited)
Jack Carson He was 32, 52 years old when he died as Albert Runkel
Roman Bohnen He was 41, 47 years old when he died as Sam Chernen
Libby Taylor as Essie
Faye Emerson She was 25, 65 years old when she died as Ice Cream Parlor Waitress
Stacy Keach, Sr. She was 28, 88 years old when she died as First Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)
Frank Mayo He was 56, 77 years old when he died as Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Ray Montgomery He was 20, 76 years old when he died as Johnny Gilpin
Virginia Brissac She was 59, 96 years old when she died as The Dress Saleswoman (uncredited)
Bill Edwards He was 28, 28 years old when he died as Doctor
Leona Maricle She was 37, 82 years old when she died as Laura Britton
Thurston Hall He was 60, 75 years old when he died as Harry - Motion Picture Executive (uncredited)

The Hard Way Crew

Name Department
Thomas Pratt as Editor. He was 44 (74) years old when He died Editing
Heinz Roemheld as Original Music Composer. He was 41 (83) years old when He died Sound
Daniel Fuchs as Screenplay. He was 33 (84) years old when He died Writing
James Wong Howe as Director of Photography. He was 43 (76) years old when He died Camera
Vincent Sherman as Director. He was 36 (99) years old when He died Directing
Jerry Wald as Producer. He was 31 (50) years old when He died Production
Jerry Wald as Story. He was 31 (50) years old when He died Writing
Peter Viertel as Screenplay. He was 22 (86) years old when He died Writing
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The Hard Way (81 years)

You'd never believe they're sisters!

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 13, 1943
  • Runtime: 109 minutes