Actors and Sin (1952)

Actors and Sin is a 1952 American black-and-white comedy drama film written, produced and directed by Ben Hecht. The film marks Edward G. Robinson's second film with actress Marsha Hunt. Also known by its section names of Actor's Blood and Woman of Sin, the film debuted in New York City on May 29, 1952. Lee Garmes was co-director and cinematographer, as he was on most of the films Hecht directed.



^ Debut of a Sinner. Time (Vol. 32, No. 25: Life magazine). Jun 23, 1952. pp. 121–122, 124. ISSN 0024-3019.

^ Robert Beck (2002). The Edward G. Robinson encyclopedia. McFarland. p. 21. ISBN 0-7864-1230-5.

^ Society of Arts and Crafts (Detroit, Mich.) (1952). Theatre arts, Volume 36. Theatre Arts, Inc. pp. 42, 85.

^ Laurie Scheer (2002). Creative careers in Hollywood. Allworth Communications, Inc. pp. 46–47. ISBN 1-58115-243-4.

Synopsis

The film lampoons the Hollywood motion picture industry and is separated into two sections: The first section of the film is Actor's Blood, a morality play about legitimate theater. The second section is Woman of Sin, a send-up of Hollywood greed.

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