The Hucksters
Gable's New Star is Deborah Kerr (rhymes with star)
Directed by Jack Conway
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A mid-century romantic comedy-drama about a war veteran navigating the moral compromises of the advertising world while pursuing both professional integrity and personal connection.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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
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