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The Hucksters(1947)
Status: Released
Date: 1947-07-17
69%
18 Votes
Time: 1h 55m
Gable's New Star is Deborah Kerr (rhymes with star)
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Hucksters
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1947-07-17
Average
6.9
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
Gable's New Star is Deborah Kerr (rhymes with star)
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