The Life of Riley
“Based on the Hit Radio Show”
Synopsis
Inspired by the popular '40s radio show of the same title, director Irving Brecher's 1949 comedy stars William Bendix as a hard-working husband-and-father with no shortage of family problems.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Brecher
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Brecher, Groucho Marx
- Original Title
- The Life of Riley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Brecher
Irving Brecher, Groucho Marx
William H. Daniels
Milton Carruth
Irving Brecher
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Brecher
Director
Milton Carruth
Editor
Irving Brecher
Writer
Irving Brecher
Producer
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Life of Riley
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What is The Life of Riley about?
Inspired by the popular '40s radio show of the same title, director Irving Brecher's 1949 comedy stars William Bendix as a hard-working husband-and-father with no shortage of family problems.
Who directed The Life of Riley?
The Life of Riley was directed by Irving Brecher.
Who stars in The Life of Riley?
The principal cast of The Life of Riley includes William Bendix, Rosemary DeCamp, James Gleason, Beulah Bondi, Bill Goodwin.
When was The Life of Riley released and how long is it?
The Life of Riley was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Life of Riley?
The Life of Riley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).