Actors and Sin
“What goes on when the greasepaint comes off?”
Synopsis
Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a nine-year-old boy--is the author of a borderline pornographic book.
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Actors And Sin (1952) - Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-03
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Edward G. Robinson
Maurice Tillayou (segment Actor's Blood)
Eddie Albert
Orlando Higgens (segment Woman of Sin)
Marsha Hunt
Marcia Tillayou (segment Actor's Blood)
Alan Reed
Jerome "JB" Cobb (segment Woman of Sin)
Dan O'Herlihy
Alfred O'Shea / Narrator (segment Actor's Blood)
Tracey Roberts
Miss Flanagan (segment Woman of Sin)
Jenny Hecht
Millicent Egelhofer / Daisy Marcher (segment Woman of Sin)
Alan Reed
J.B Cobb
John Crawford
Movie Hero
Peter Brocco
Mr. Herbert
Paul Guilfoyle
Mr. Blue
Jody Gilbert
Mrs. Egelhofer
George Keymas
Producer
Betty Field
Betty Field (Woman of Sin sequence) (archive footage)
Louis B. Mayer
Louis B. Mayer (Woman of Sin sequence) (archive footage)
Ben Hecht
Narrator (segment "Woman of Sin") (voice)
Kathleen Mulqueen
Miss Wright (segment Woman of Sin)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Hecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- Actors and Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Sid Kuller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Hecht
Ben Hecht
George Antheil
Lee Garmes
Jack Gleason
Sid Kuller, Ben Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Director
Jack Gleason
Editor
Ernst Fegté
Production Design
Ben Hecht
Producer
Ben Hecht
Writer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Actors and Sin
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What is Actors and Sin about?
Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a nine-year-old boy--is the author of a borderline pornographic book.
Who directed Actors and Sin?
Actors and Sin was directed by Ben Hecht.
Who stars in Actors and Sin?
The principal cast of Actors and Sin includes Edward G. Robinson, Eddie Albert, Marsha Hunt, Alan Reed, Dan O'Herlihy.
When was Actors and Sin released and how long is it?
Actors and Sin was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Actors and Sin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Actors and Sin was composed by George Antheil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Actors and Sin?
Actors and Sin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).