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The Hucksters (1947)

APPROVED 115 min  -  Drama | Comedy | Romance  -   27 August 1947 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Jack Conway

Writers:

Frederic Wakeman (novel), Luther Davis (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clark Gable ...
Victor Albee Norman
Deborah Kerr ...
Kay Dorrance
Sydney Greenstreet Sydney Greenstreet ...
Evan Llewellyn Evans
Adolphe Menjou ...
Mr. Kimberly
Ava Gardner ...
Jean Ogilvie
Keenan Wynn ...
Buddy Hare
Edward Arnold Edward Arnold ...
David 'Dave' Lash
Aubrey Mather Aubrey Mather ...
Mr. Glass, Valet
Richard Gaines Richard Gaines ...
Cooke
Frank Albertson Frank Albertson ...
Max Herman
Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley ...
Georgie Gaver
Clinton Sundberg Clinton Sundberg ...
Michael Michaelson
Gloria Holden ...
Mrs. Kimberly
Connie Gilchrist Connie Gilchrist ...
Betty - Switchboard Operator
Kathryn Card Kathryn Card ...
Miss Regina Kennedy
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Storyline

Victor Norman is just out of the service and looking for a job in advertising. By playing hard to get, he figures that he can get a good job and a large salary. The first thing he has to do is get a war widow to endorse Beautee Soap - a client of the Kimberly Agency. He meets with Kay Dorrance and gets the endorsement and Mr. Evans, the head of Beautee Soap is temporarily happy. Victors job is now to work with Mr. Evans, a man who is a strict and demanding client. Everything should be rosy, but Victor, a bachelor, finds himself more attracted to Kay, a widow, than young single Jean Ogilvie. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Advertising | Widow | Integrity | Job Interview | Gag Writer  | See more »

Taglines:

Does he love the lady... or the torch singer? See more »

Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A házalók See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,300,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

This picture marked the American film debut of British actress Deborah Kerr. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The shaving cream on Gable's face changes from the two-shot to the close-up and back again. See more »

Quotes

Victor Albee Norman: [to Kay] I don't want anything from you except you.
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Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #22.12" (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Don't Tell Me"
(uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Buddy Pepper
Sung by Ava Gardner (dubbed by Eileen Wilson) See more »