The Hard Way

The Hard Way (1943)

Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.

개봉일
1943-01-13
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (23)
상영 시간(분)
1시간 49분
장르
드라마
감독
Vincent Sherman

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  • 수상: 1 · 노미네이트: 0. 주요 수상: National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

The Hard Way is a 1943 Warner Bros. musical drama film starring Ida Lupino, Dennis Morgan, Joan Leslie, Jack Carson, Gladys George, and Faye Emerson. Directed by Vincent Sherman, it is based on a story by Irwin Shaw which was reportedly based on Ginger Rogers' relationship with her first husband Jack Pepper and her mother Lela.

Production

Both Bette Davis and Ginger Rogers initially were offered the role of Helen, but both declined. Ida Lupino was cast. Irwin Shaw wanted Howard Hawks or William Wyler to direct the film, but because they were busy with other projects, producer Jerry Wald hired Vincent Sherman.

Portions of a documentary film by Pare Lorentz were used to represent the mining town of Green Hill. To achieve a more realistic feel during the scenes that took place in Green Hill, neither Lupino nor Leslie wore makeup.

The film's first and last scenes were added at Jack L. Warner's insistence, who also demanded that Lupino appear more glamorous in the film's opening.

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