The Life of the Party
“IT'S A KICK IN THE SHINS! You'll laugh till you cry At this glorious riot of fun!”
Synopsis
Two female song-pluggers decide to become ruthless gold-diggers, with comic results.
Top Cast
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Winnie Lightner
Flo
Irene Delroy
Dot
Charles Butterworth
Colonel Joy
Jack Whiting
A.J. Smith
Charles Judels
Mons. LeMaire
John Davidson
Mr. Smith
Arthur Hoyt
Secretary
Bobby Barber
Waiter
Carrie Daumery
Elderly Fashion Show Spectator
William Irving
The 'Yoohoo' Man
Eddie Kane
Mr. Foster
Tom Ricketts
Elderly Fashion Show Spectator
Rolfe Sedan
Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Bert Kalmar, Viola Brothers Shore, Harry Ruby
- Original Title
- The Life of the Party
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Bert Kalmar, Viola Brothers Shore, Harry Ruby, Darryl F. Zanuck, Joseph Santley
J. Roy Hunt
Jack Hively
Edward Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Writer
Bert Kalmar
Screenplay
Edward Kaufman
Producer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Viola Brothers Shore
Screenplay
Jack Hively
Editor
Harry Ruby
Screenplay
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life of the Party
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Life of the Party about?
Two female song-pluggers decide to become ruthless gold-diggers, with comic results.
Who directed The Life of the Party?
The Life of the Party was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Life of the Party?
The principal cast of The Life of the Party includes Winnie Lightner, Irene Delroy, Charles Butterworth, Jack Whiting, Charles Judels.
When was The Life of the Party released and how long is it?
The Life of the Party was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.