Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
Synopsis
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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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
James Flavin
Policeman
Fay Helm
Ruthie
George Holmes
Jerry
Wheaton Chambers
Floorwalker
Bud Geary
Cab driver
Netta Packer
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson, Emlyn Williams
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Nunnally Johnson, Emlyn Williams
Alfred Newman
Edward Cronjager
Fred Allen
William Goetz, Nunnally Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Pichel
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Nunnally Johnson
Writer
Emlyn Williams
Writer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
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What is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty about?
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.
Who directed Life Begins at Eight-Thirty?
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in Life Begins at Eight-Thirty?
The principal cast of Life Begins at Eight-Thirty includes Monty Woolley, Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde, Sara Allgood, Melville Cooper.
When was Life Begins at Eight-Thirty released and how long is it?
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Begins at Eight-Thirty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Begins at Eight-Thirty was composed by Alfred Newman.