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The Actress (1928): The Drama Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 6 | Dbcult

The Actress

The Actress

1928Sidney FranklinIMDb: 6/10

Synopsis

A theatrical troupe from the west end of London loses its leading lady (Rose Trelawny) when she goes off to marry a rich young man from the other side of town (Arthur Gower). The rest of the play deals with the budding romance and trials and tribulations of their love, as well as the changing face of late-19th-century theatre.

Director

Sidney Franklin

Sidney Franklin

Cast

Margaret Seddon

Margaret Seddon

Owen Moore

Owen Moore

Norma Shearer

Norma Shearer

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The Actress: A Sweet, If Simple, Dip into Old Hollywood Romance 🎭

Alright, let’s talk about The Actress. If you’re looking for a quiet, gentle romance steeped in that old Hollywood charm, especially the silent era stuff, then yes, this is absolut...

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Filmography

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The Actress

1928

The Actress

Sidney Franklin

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60%Popularity50%

#505Archive Rank#148

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1919

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The Actress FAQ

The movie The Actress was directed by Sidney Franklin.

The Actress was released in the year 1928.

The Actress has an IMDb rating of 6 out of 10.

The Actress is a movie from United States.

The Actress is categorised as Drama, Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Actress features Margaret Seddon, Owen Moore, Norma Shearer, Ralph Forbes.

The screenplay for The Actress was written by Joseph Farnham, Albert Lewin, Richard Schayer.

If you enjoy The Actress, you might also like The Probation Wife (1919), A Sister to Salome (1920), Confession (1918), A Fitting Gift (1920).

Yes, The Actress (1928) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama and Comedy qualities.

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