A Life of Her Own
“Lana...as Lily James...a girl who knew what she wanted...and almost got it!”
Synopsis
A young woman from Kansas moves to New York City, becomes highly successful at a prestigious modeling agency, and falls in love with a married man.
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A Life of Her Own (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-28
Top Cast
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Lana Turner
Lily Brannel James
Ray Milland
Steve Harleigh
Tom Ewell
Tom Caraway
Louis Calhern
Jim Leversoe
Ann Dvorak
Mary Ashlon
Barry Sullivan
Lee Gorrance
Margaret Phillips
Nora Harleigh
Jean Hagen
Maggie Collins
Phyllis Kirk
Jerry
Sara Haden
Smitty
Hermes Pan
Specialty Dancer
Dorothy Abbott
Model (uncredited)
Tom Bernard
Adam (uncredited)
Whit Bissell
Rental Agent (uncredited)
Marlo Dwyer
Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Cocktail Lounge Patron (uncredited)
Kathleen Freeman
Switchboard Operator at Betsy Ross Hotel (uncredited)
Beverly Garland
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cukor
- Screenplay & Story
- Isobel Lennart
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- A Life of Her Own
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cukor
Isobel Lennart
Bronislau Kaper
George J. Folsey
George White
Voldemar Vetluguin
Department Leadership Roster
George Cukor
Director
Isobel Lennart
Screenplay
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
George White
Editor
Voldemar Vetluguin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Life of Her Own
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What is A Life of Her Own about?
A young woman from Kansas moves to New York City, becomes highly successful at a prestigious modeling agency, and falls in love with a married man.
Who directed A Life of Her Own?
A Life of Her Own was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in A Life of Her Own?
The principal cast of A Life of Her Own includes Lana Turner, Ray Milland, Tom Ewell, Louis Calhern, Ann Dvorak.
When was A Life of Her Own released and how long is it?
A Life of Her Own was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for A Life of Her Own?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Life of Her Own was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Life of Her Own?
A Life of Her Own holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).