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The Actress

Former seaman Clinton Jones now works at a lowly job. His daughter Ruth wants to become an actress. Clinton gets fired and Ruth rejects the advances of Fred Whitmarsh. Her father gives her his seaman's spyglass to sell as she heads for New York City.

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Spencer Tracy
Clinton Jones
Jean Simmons
Ruth Gordon Jones
Teresa Wright
Annie Jones

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Awards

  • 1954 - Oscar - Best Costume Design, Black-and-White - nominated
  • 1954 - Golden Globe - Best Actor - Drama - winner
  • 1954 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Foreign Actor - nominated

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