A Place to Live
Synopsis
Inner city squalor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the subject of this documentary, which focuses on a child returning from school to his home, a cramped and squalid apartment in a rat-infested slum neighborhood.
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January 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Rukeyser
- Original Score
- David Diamond
- Original Title
- A Place to Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Lerner
Muriel Rukeyser
David Diamond
Roger Barlow
Irving Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Lerner
Producer
Roger Barlow
Director of Photography
Irving Lerner
Director
Muriel Rukeyser
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place to Live
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What is A Place to Live about?
Inner city squalor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the subject of this documentary, which focuses on a child returning from school to his home, a cramped and squalid apartment in a rat-infested slum neighborhood.
Who directed A Place to Live?
A Place to Live was directed by Irving Lerner.
Who stars in A Place to Live?
The principal cast of A Place to Live includes Bill Watts, Frieda N. Blank, William Kesselring.
When was A Place to Live released and how long is it?
A Place to Live was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for A Place to Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Place to Live was composed by David Diamond.