Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Monty Woolley
Madden Thomas
Ida Lupino
Kathy Thomas
Cornel Wilde
Robert Carter
Sara Allgood
Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
Melville Cooper
Barty
J. Edward Bromberg
Sid Gordon
William Demarest
Police Officer
Hal K. Dawson
Producer
William Halligan
Sgt. McNamara
Milton Parsons
announcer
Inez Palange
Mrs. Spano
Charles La Torre
Mr. Spano
Frequently Asked Questions
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty was released on December 9, 1942.
The runtime of Life Begins at Eight-Thirty is 1h 25m.
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty is a Drama movie.
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty was directed by Irving Pichel.
The main cast of Life Begins at Eight-Thirty includes Monty Woolley, Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde.
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty is originally in English.