
Marchands d'illusions
The Hucksters
Release: 1947-07-17·Runtime: 115m·★ 6.9
DrameRomanceComédie
De retour de 4 ans de guerre, Victor, excellent publicitaire, pressent l'exaspération des auditeurs devant l'invasion des réclames radio. Il utilise des moyens peu intègres pour recruter l'humoriste au meilleur bagout, allant jusqu'au chantage. Afin d'illustrer une campagne savonnière, il fait la connaissance d'une belle veuve blonde qui refuse de porter des déshabillés olé-olé. À la suite d'un quiproquo, il part à Hollywood tourner des spots de pub et enregistrer des messages chantés par sa brune amie Jean. Heureux temps où l'avion à hélice allait plus vite que le train, la blonde le rejoindra. Ils finiront heureux, mariés et fauchés.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Harry Cheshireas Joe Lorrison (uncredited)
Cathy Lewisas Wanda Jean (voice) (uncredited)
Wilbur Mackas Man at Inn (uncredited)
George O'Hanlonas Freddie Callahan (uncredited)
Chief Yowlachieas Indian (uncredited)
Frank Albertsonas Max Herman
Fred Shermanas First Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Clinton Sundbergas Michael Michaelson
Joseph Kearnsas Radio Voice (uncredited)
Gloria Holdenas Mrs. Kimberly
Kathryn Cardas Miss Regina Kennedy
Almeda Fowleras Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
Sammy McKimas Western Union Messenger (uncredited)
Eddie Marras Pitch Man (uncredited)
Lillian Randolphas Violet (voice) (uncredited)
Joan Valerieas Receptionist (uncredited)
John Daheimas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Ransom M. Shermanas George Rockton (uncredited)
Edward Arnoldas David 'Dave' Lash
Ralph Bunkeras Allison
Sam Ashas Man at Inn (uncredited)
William Benedictas Bellboy at Blue Penguin Inn (uncredited)
Jack Riceas Tie Sales Clerk (uncredited)
Richard Gainesas Cooke
Gordon Richardsas Conrad (uncredited)
Keenan Wynnas Buddy Hare
Douglas Fowleyas Georgie Gaver
Ava Gardneras Jean Ogilvie
Aubrey Matheras Mr. Glass, Valet
Vera Marsheas Gloria, West Coast Secretary
Robert Emmett O'Connoras Frank - Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltzas Radio Voice (uncredited)
Anne Nagelas Teletype Operator (uncredited)
Phil Dunhamas Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Clark Gableas Victor Albee Norman
Frank Leighas Man in Kimberly's Office (uncredited)
Adolphe Menjouas Mr. Kimberly
Marie Windsoras Girl on Train (uncredited)
Deborah Kerras Kay Dorrance
Sydney Greenstreetas Evan Llewellyn Evans
Virginia Daleas Kimberly Receptionist
Jimmy Conlinas Blake - Blue Penguin Inn Proprietor
Drew Demorestas Man at Inn (uncredited)
Lillian Bronsonas Miss Hammer - Secretary
John McIntireas Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamiltonas Businessman (uncredited)
Jerry Mileyas Second Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Mary Stuartas Model in Elevator (uncredited)
Connie Gilchristas Betty - Switchboard OperatorCrew
" />Harold RossonDirector of Photography
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Eugene JoseffOther
" />Douglas ShearerSound Director
" />Sydney GuilaroffHair Designer
" />George WellsAdaptation
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />IreneCostume Supervisor
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Jack ConwayDirector