Life Begins at Forty
“The sage rides to the rescue of youth and romance...a rollicking comedy of home folks.”
Synopsis
A small-town newspaper publisher finds himself in opposition to the local banker on the return to town of a lad jailed possibly wrongly for a theft from the bank.
Top Cast
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Will Rogers
Keneshaw H. Clark
Richard Cromwell
Lee Austin
George Barbier
Col. Joseph Abercrombie
Rochelle Hudson
Adele Anderson
Jane Darwell
Ida Harris
Slim Summerville
T. Watterson Meriwether
Sterling Holloway
Chris
Thomas Beck
Joe Abercrombie
Roger Imhof
Pappy Smithers
Charles Sellon
Tom Cotton
Ruth Gillette
Mrs. Cotton
John Bradford
Wally Stevens
T. Roy Barnes
Simonds, the Salesman
Barbara Barondess
Abercrombie Maid
Billy Baxter
Townsman (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Townsman
Billy Bletcher
Hog Caller
Edward W. Borman
Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols, Lamar Trotti, William M. Conselman
- Original Title
- Life Begins at Forty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Dudley Nichols, Lamar Trotti, William M. Conselman, Walter B. Pitkin
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
William M. Conselman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Begins at Forty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Begins at Forty about?
A small-town newspaper publisher finds himself in opposition to the local banker on the return to town of a lad jailed possibly wrongly for a theft from the bank.
Who directed Life Begins at Forty?
Life Begins at Forty was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Life Begins at Forty?
The principal cast of Life Begins at Forty includes Will Rogers, Richard Cromwell, George Barbier, Rochelle Hudson, Jane Darwell.
When was Life Begins at Forty released and how long is it?
Life Begins at Forty was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is Life Begins at Forty based on a book or true story?
Life Begins at Forty is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Walter B. Pitkin".