Ladies Must Live
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Synopsis
A small town farmer, who happens to be very wealthy, meets and falls for an actress, but his friends warn him she's only interested in his money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel M. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Ladies Must Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel M. Smith
Robert E. Kent, George M. Cohan
Howard Jackson
Ted D. McCord
Everett Dodd
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Noel M. Smith
Director
Everett Dodd
Editor
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
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 Ladies Must Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ladies Must Live about?
A small town farmer, who happens to be very wealthy, meets and falls for an actress, but his friends warn him she's only interested in his money.
Who directed Ladies Must Live?
Ladies Must Live was directed by Noel M. Smith.
Who stars in Ladies Must Live?
The principal cast of Ladies Must Live includes Wayne Morris, Rosemary Lane, Lee Patrick, Roscoe Karns, George Reeves.
When was Ladies Must Live released and how long is it?
Ladies Must Live was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Ladies Must Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ladies Must Live was composed by Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ladies Must Live?
Ladies Must Live holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).