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  • Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity (2015)
  • 101 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity (2015)
101 min | Documentary, Biography, History

In 1935, 17 year old aspiring actress Marsha Hunt was discovered in Hollywood. She signed with Paramount Pictures and went on to a flourishing career at MGM. She made 54 films in 17 years before a series of unfortunate events led to her ...See moreIn 1935, 17 year old aspiring actress Marsha Hunt was discovered in Hollywood. She signed with Paramount Pictures and went on to a flourishing career at MGM. She made 54 films in 17 years before a series of unfortunate events led to her being unfairly blacklisted. After the blacklist, she championed humanitarian causes, forging a career as one of Hollywood's first celebrity activists, long before Jane Fonda, Susan Sarandon, or Angelina Jolie. As far back as 1955, Eleanor Roosevelt was a mentor of hers as they both worked tirelessly to support the work that the United Nations Association was accomplishing in this country. At age 96, Marsha continues to fight for causes she believes in. This film is a call to action for activists of all ages. See less
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Sep 13, 2015 (United States)
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33 cast members
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Alvah Bessie
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Gary Cooper
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Bess Flowers
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Eric Johnston
Self - MPAA (archive footage) Self - MPAA (archive footage)   See fewer
John Howard Lawson
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Adolphe Menjou
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Robert Montgomery
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John Simmons
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Brooks Walker
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Robert W. Welch Jr.
Self - John Birch Society (archive footage) Self - John Birch Society (archive footage)   See fewer
William Wheeler
Self - House Unamerican Activities Investigator (archive footage) (as William A. Wheeler) Self - House Unamerican Activities Investigator (archive footage) (as William A. Wheeler)   See fewer
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