
You’d never believe they’re sisters! Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.
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Explore the complete cast of The Hard Way, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Jack Carson
Albert Runkel

Roman Bohnen
Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

Charles Judels
Mr. Flores (Uncredited)

Gladys George
Lily Emery

Ida Lupino
Helen Chernen

Julie Bishop
Chorine (Uncredited)

Harry Lewis
Serious Young Man (Uncredited)

Billy Curtis
Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)

Nestor Paiva
Max Wade (Uncredited)

Thurston Hall
Harry (Uncredited)

Murray Alper
Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)

Dolores Moran
Young Blonde (Uncredited)

Ann Doran
Dorshka (Uncredited)

William Hopper
Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)

Joan Leslie
Katherine 'Katie' Blaine

Charles Drake
Trailer Narrator (Uncredited)

Paul Cavanagh
John 'Jack' Shagrue

Ben Hall
Ice Cream Parlor Counterman (Uncredited)

Jody Gilbert
Anderson (Uncredited)

Eddie Kane
Oscar Evans (Uncredited)

Dennis Morgan
Paul Collins

Emory Parnell
Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)

Cyril Ring
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

Stacy Keach Sr.
First Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)

Philip Van Zandt
Eddie (Uncredited)

Vera Lewis
'Aunt Vera Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)

Monte Blue
Man in Audience (Uncredited)

Hank Mann
Backstage Janitor (Uncredited)

Virginia Brissac
Dress Saleswoman (Uncredited)

Bill Edwards
Intern at Hospital (Uncredited)

Vincent Sherman

Jack Kennedy
Second Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)

Paul Panzer
Miner (Uncredited)

Thomas Martin
Bill (Uncredited)

Bill Kennedy
Radio Announcer (Uncredited)

Sue Moore
Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Jimmy Butler
Boy (Uncredited)

Leo White
Graduation Photographer (Uncredited)

Lew Harvey
Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)

Dave Willock
Bellboy (Uncredited)

Frank Mayo
Railroad Ticket Taker (Uncredited)

Wilbur Mack
Stage Manager (Uncredited)

Bert Moorhouse
Party Guest (Uncredited)

Harold Miller
Party Guest (Uncredited)

Ray Montgomery
Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)

Alexander Pollard
Butler in Play (Uncredited)

Jeffrey Sayre
Chorus Boy (Uncredited)

Tom Coleman
Man in Audience (Uncredited)

William Forrest
'Uncle Edward Elliott' in 'Morning Melody' (Uncredited)

Dick French
Playboy (Uncredited)

Harry Semels
Passerby (Uncredited)

Bert Stevens
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

Eddy Chandler
Policeman at Dock (Uncredited)

Edgar Dearing
Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)

Jack Wise
Actor Leaving Theater (Uncredited)

Peggy Diggins
Tipsy Girl at Party (Uncredited)

Brooks Benedict
Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited)

Jack Kenney
Theatrical Agent (Uncredited)

Jean Inness
Flora Ames (Uncredited)

Frances Morris
Telephone Operator (Uncredited)

Joan Woodbury
Maria (Uncredited)

Faye Emerson
Ice Cream Parlor Waitress

Edward McWade
Stage Doorman (Uncredited)

Victor Zimmerman
Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)

Georges Renavent
Embassy Club Headwaiter (Uncredited)

Lou Lubin
Frenchy (Uncredited)

Roland Drew
Roland (Uncredited)

Sonia Darrin
Chorus Girl (Uncredited)

Jean Ames
Pudgy Girl (Uncredited)

Eddie Hart
Electrician at Vaudeville Show (Uncredited)

Tom Stevenson
Party Guest (Uncredited)

Wallace Scott
Bum at Dock (Uncredited)

Libby Taylor
Essie (Uncredited)

Eddie Craven
Call Boy in Montage (Uncredited)

Leona Maricle
Laura Britton (Uncredited)

Lon McCallister
Bud (Uncredited)

Sam Garrett
Cowboy (Uncredited)

Marian Hall
Anna (Uncredited)

C. Harry Clark
Working Man at Theater (Uncredited)

Merrillee Lannon
Western Union Clerk (Uncredited)

Mary Curtis
Vaudeville Midget (Uncredited)
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