This Is the Life
Synopsis
A popular child star, exploited and overworked by her greedy guardians, decides enough is enough--and takes it on the lam.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman, Lamar Trotti
- Original Title
- This Is the Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
Arthur T. Horman, Lamar Trotti, Sidney Clare, Sid Brod, C. Graham Baker, Gene Towne, Lou Breslow
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Lamar Trotti
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 This Is the Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is the Life about?
A popular child star, exploited and overworked by her greedy guardians, decides enough is enough--and takes it on the lam.
Who directed This Is the Life?
This Is the Life was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in This Is the Life?
The principal cast of This Is the Life includes Jane Withers, John McGuire, Sally Blane, Sidney Toler, Gloria Roy.
When was This Is the Life released and how long is it?
This Is the Life was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is the Life?
This Is the Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).