The Hucksters
“Gable's New Star is Deborah Kerr (rhymes with star)”
Synopsis
A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Victor Albee Norman
Deborah Kerr
Kay Dorrance
Sydney Greenstreet
Evan Llewellyn Evans
Adolphe Menjou
Mr. Kimberly
Ava Gardner
Jean Ogilvie
Keenan Wynn
Buddy Hare
Edward Arnold
David 'Dave' Lash
Aubrey Mather
Mr. Glass, Valet
Richard Gaines
Cooke
Frank Albertson
Max Herman
Douglas Fowley
Georgie Gaver
Clinton Sundberg
Michael Michaelson
Gloria Holden
Mrs. Kimberly
Connie Gilchrist
Betty - Switchboard Operator
Kathryn Card
Miss Regina Kennedy
Lillian Bronson
Miss Hammer - Secretary
Vera Marshe
Gloria, West Coast Secretary
Ralph Bunker
Allison
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Luther Davis
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- The Hucksters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Luther Davis, George Wells, Frederic Wakeman, Edward Chodorov
Lennie Hayton
Harold Rosson
Frank Sullivan
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Jack Conway
Director
Luther Davis
Screenplay
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Lennie Hayton
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hucksters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hucksters about?
A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.
Who directed The Hucksters?
The Hucksters was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in The Hucksters?
The principal cast of The Hucksters includes Clark Gable, Deborah Kerr, Sydney Greenstreet, Adolphe Menjou, Ava Gardner.
When was The Hucksters released and how long is it?
The Hucksters was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hucksters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hucksters was composed by Lennie Hayton.
Is The Hucksters based on a book or true story?
The Hucksters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederic Wakeman".