It's a Great Life
“Get ready for the greatest treat of your picture-going days! The great Duncan sisters in their first all-talking-singing-dancing picture!”
Synopsis
Casey and Babe are sisters who work in a department store and each year the store puts on a show. As expected, things are going wrong with every act until Casey comes out to help Babe with her song. They are a hit, but in the final act, Casey again comes out and this time the president sees her act and fires both her and Babe on the spot. Benny is able to book Casey, Babe and Dean into Vaudeville and their act is popular. But before they have their shot at stardom, Dean and Babe leave Casey and the act.
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It's A Great Life (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Block, Willard Mack, Leonard Praskins, Al Boasberg, Byron Morgan, Ballard MacDonald
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- It's a Great Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Alfred Block, Willard Mack, Leonard Praskins, Al Boasberg, Byron Morgan, Ballard MacDonald
William Axt
J. Peverell Marley
Frank Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Frank Sullivan
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is It's a Great Life about?
Casey and Babe are sisters who work in a department store and each year the store puts on a show. As expected, things are going wrong with every act until Casey comes out to help Babe with her song. They are a hit, but in the final act, Casey again comes out and this time the president sees her act and fires both her and Babe on the spot. Benny is able to book Casey, Babe and Dean into Vaudeville and their act is popular. But before they have their shot at stardom, Dean and Babe leave Casey and the act.
Who directed It's a Great Life?
It's a Great Life was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in It's a Great Life?
The principal cast of It's a Great Life includes Rosetta Duncan, Vivian Duncan, Lawrence Gray, Benny Rubin, Jed Prouty.
When was It's a Great Life released and how long is it?
It's a Great Life was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Great Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Great Life was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's a Great Life?
It's a Great Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).