Actors and Sin
"What goes on when the greasepaint comes off?"
Originally released in 1952. Actors and Sin is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ben Hecht. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Eddie Albert, and Marsha Hunt
Synopsis
Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a nine-year-old boy--is the author of a borderline pornographic book.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Maurice Tillayou (segment Actor's Blood)
Eddie Albert
as Orlando Higgens (segment Woman of Sin)
Marsha Hunt
as Marcia Tillayou (segment Actor's Blood)
Alan Reed
as Jerome "JB" Cobb (segment Woman of Sin)
Dan O'Herlihy
as Alfred O'Shea / Narrator (segment Actor's Blood)
Tracey Roberts
as Miss Flanagan (segment Woman of Sin)
Jenny Hecht
as Millicent Egelhofer / Daisy Marcher (segment Woman of Sin)
Alan Reed
as J.B Cobb
John Crawford
as Movie Hero
Peter Brocco
as Mr. Herbert
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sid Kuller Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Actors and Sin about?
Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a nine-year-old boy-...
Who directed Actors and Sin?
Actors and Sin was directed by Ben Hecht.
How long is Actors and Sin?
Actors and Sin has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Actors and Sin released?
Actors and Sin was released on June 18, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Actors and Sin?
The main cast of Actors and Sin includes Edward G. Robinson, Eddie Albert, Marsha Hunt, Alan Reed, Dan O'Herlihy.