
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
Clark Gableas Victor Albee Norman
Robert Emmett O'Connoras Frank - Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
William Benedictas Bellboy at Blue Penguin Inn (uncredited)
John McIntireas Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Harry Cheshireas Joe Lorrison (uncredited)
Frank Leighas Man in Kimberly's Office (uncredited)
Chief Yowlachieas Indian (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltzas Radio Voice (uncredited)
Mary Stuartas Model in Elevator (uncredited)
Connie Gilchristas Betty - Switchboard Operator
Ralph Bunkeras Allison
Ava Gardneras Jean Ogilvie
Sammy McKimas Western Union Messenger (uncredited)
Lillian Bronsonas Miss Hammer - Secretary
Marie Windsoras Girl on Train (uncredited)
Drew Demorestas Man at Inn (uncredited)
Eddie Marras Pitch Man (uncredited)
Sam Ashas Man at Inn (uncredited)
Deborah Kerras Kay Dorrance
Clinton Sundbergas Michael Michaelson
Keenan Wynnas Buddy Hare
Phil Dunhamas Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Cathy Lewisas Wanda Jean (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Riceas Tie Sales Clerk (uncredited)
Sydney Greenstreetas Evan Llewellyn Evans
Frank Albertsonas Max Herman
Mahlon Hamiltonas Businessman (uncredited)
Joan Valerieas Receptionist (uncredited)
Edward Arnoldas David 'Dave' Lash
Jerry Mileyas Second Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Adolphe Menjouas Mr. Kimberly
Virginia Daleas Kimberly Receptionist
Jimmy Conlinas Blake - Blue Penguin Inn Proprietor
Anne Nagelas Teletype Operator (uncredited)
Joseph Kearnsas Radio Voice (uncredited)
Lillian Randolphas Violet (voice) (uncredited)
Ransom M. Shermanas George Rockton (uncredited)
Douglas Fowleyas Georgie Gaver
Aubrey Matheras Mr. Glass, Valet
Richard Gainesas Cooke
Kathryn Cardas Miss Regina Kennedy
Gordon Richardsas Conrad (uncredited)
Gloria Holdenas Mrs. Kimberly
Vera Marsheas Gloria, West Coast Secretary
George O'Hanlonas Freddie Callahan (uncredited)
John Daheimas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Almeda Fowleras Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
Wilbur Mackas Man at Inn (uncredited)Crew
" />Douglas ShearerSound Director
" />Jack ConwayDirector
" />Harold RossonDirector of Photography
" />Sydney GuilaroffHair Designer
" />IreneCostume Supervisor
" />Eugene JoseffOther
" />George WellsAdaptation
" />A. Arnold GillespieSpecial Effects
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction