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Life Begins at Eight-Thirty

Genres
Drama
Rating
6.5
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Release Date1942-12-09
Runtime85 mins

Overview

Kathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink. Lame from an early age and feeling trapped with her father in her small world, Kathy is delighted to meet fellow tenant Robert. When Madden is offered the lead in a new King Lear and Robert lands a composing job in Hollywood, better times seem for a while to beckon.

Cast & Crew

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Monty Woolley

as Madden Thomas

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Ida Lupino

as Kathy Thomas

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Cornel Wilde

as Robert Carter

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Sara Allgood

as Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt

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Melville Cooper

as Barty

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J. Edward Bromberg

as Sid Gordon

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William Demarest

as Police Officer

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Hal K. Dawson

as Producer

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William Halligan

as Sgt. McNamara

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Milton Parsons

as announcer

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Inez Palange

as Mrs. Spano

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Charles La Torre

as Mr. Spano

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James Flavin

as Policeman

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Fay Helm

as Ruthie

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George Holmes

as Jerry

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Wheaton Chambers

as Floorwalker

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Bud Geary

as Cab driver

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Netta Packer

as Maid

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Colin Campbell

as Dresser

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Lee Phelps

as Bartender

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Cyril Ring

as Box Office Man

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William Newell

as Clerk

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James Metcalf

as Clerk

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Alec Craig

as Santa Claus

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Forbes Murray

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