The Actress
“A romance behind the scenes after the curtain falls.”
Synopsis
A theatrical troupe from the west end of London loses its leading lady when she goes off to marry a rich young man from the other side of town. 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.
Top Cast
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Norma Shearer
Rose Trelawny
Owen Moore
Tom Wrench
Gwen Lee
Avonia
Lee Moran
Colpoys
Roy D'Arcy
Gadd
Virginia Pearson
Mrs. Telfer
William Humphrey
Mr. Telfer
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Mossop
Ralph Forbes
Arthur Gower
O. P. Heggie
Vice-Chancellor Sir William Gower
Andrée Tourneur
Clara de Foenix
Cyril Chadwick
Capt. de Foenix
Margaret Seddon
Miss Trafalgar Gower
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Lewin, Richard Schayer, Arthur Wing Pinero
- Original Title
- The Actress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Franklin
Albert Lewin, Richard Schayer, Arthur Wing Pinero
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Franklin
Director
Albert Lewin
Writer
Richard Schayer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Actress
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What is The Actress about?
A theatrical troupe from the west end of London loses its leading lady when she goes off to marry a rich young man from the other side of town. 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.
Who directed The Actress?
The Actress was directed by Sidney Franklin.
Who stars in The Actress?
The principal cast of The Actress includes Norma Shearer, Owen Moore, Gwen Lee, Lee Moran, Roy D'Arcy.
When was The Actress released and how long is it?
The Actress was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.