This is one of the more unusual films, in that the famous writer, Ruth Gordon, wrote this story about herself and her early desire to act. Jean Simmons plays her and her long-suffering father is played by Spencer Tracy. This is not what I would call an action or suspenseful film--since it's written by Gordon long after she'd made a mark in Hollywood as a writer and occasional actress (she went on to do many more films and TV shows AFTER this movie). But, it's just a nice slice of life story about parents who are justifiably worried about their little girl growing up and moving all alone to Hollywood. And, despite this trepidation, they love her dearly. So, there are no grand fireworks--just good acting and writing (imagine that).
Review of The Actress
