Movie Description
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
(1942)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Irving Pichel
- Producer : Nunnally Johnson
- Writer : Nunnally Johnson,Emlyn Williams
- Editor : Fred Allen
- Cast : Monty Woolley,Ida Lupino,Cornel Wilde,Sara Allgood,Melville Cooper,J. Edward Bromberg,William Demarest,Hal K. Dawson,William Halligan,Milton Parsons,Inez Palange,Charles La Torre,James Flavin,Fay Helm,George Holmes,Wheaton Chambers,Bud Geary,Netta Packer,Colin Campbell,Lee Phelps,Cyril Ring,William Newell,James Metcalf,Alec Craig,Forbes Murray
Cast
Madden Thomas
Kathy Thomas
Robert Carter
Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
Barty
Sid Gordon
Police Officer
Producer
Sgt. McNamara
announcer
Mrs. Spano
Mr. Spano
Policeman
Ruthie
Jerry
Floorwalker
Cab driver
Maid
Dresser
Bartender
Box Office Man
Clerk
Clerk
Santa Claus
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Facts
Original TitleLife Begins at Eight-Thirty
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-12-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 25m
Production Companies20th Century Fox
Genres
- Drama
