

This Is the Life
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Synopsis
18-year-old Angela, reared in a New England town by her Aunt Betsy, receives an inheritance which she uses to go to New York, ostensibly for voice training, but she is pursuing Major Hilary Jarret, an Army surgeon with whom she has become infatuated. Her departure depresses her childhood friend Jimmy Plum. Dr. Plum devises an errand on which to send his love-sick son to New York, where Jimmy discovers Angela thinks she is Jarret's fiancée. Jimmy also renews acquaintances with a group of show people, including Sally McGuire, who attempts to console him. Jimmy meets Jarret's divorced wife, Harriet, famed photographer. Jimmy engineers a meeting of Jarret and Harriet with Angela present, which forms the beginning of an understanding that Jarret is not for her. Jimmy is inducted into the Army.
Top Cast
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Jimmy
Susanna Foster
Angela
Peggy Ryan
Sally McGuire
Louise Allbritton
Harriet
Patric Knowles
Hilary Jarret
Dorothy Peterson
Aunt Betsy
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Plum
Eddie Quillan
Gus
Frank Jenks
Eddie
Frank Puglia
Music Teacher
Maurice Marsac
Leon
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Tiggett
Ray Eberle
Orchestra Leader
Bobby Brooks
Bobby Brooks Quartette Member
Jack Thompson
Bobby Brooks Quartette Member
Walter Smith
Bobby Brooks Quartette Member
Sherrill Luke
Bobby Brooks Quartette Member
Ben Carter
Ben Carter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Wanda Tuchock
- Original Title
- This Is the Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Wanda Tuchock, Fay Wray, Sinclair Lewis
Hal Mohr
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Wanda Tuchock
Screenplay
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
18-year-old Angela, reared in a New England town by her Aunt Betsy, receives an inheritance which she uses to go to New York, ostensibly for voice training, but she is pursuing Major Hilary Jarret, an Army surgeon with whom she has become infatuated. Her departure depresses her childhood friend Jimmy Plum. Dr. Plum devises an errand on which to send his love-sick son to New York, where Jimmy discovers Angela thinks she is Jarret's fiancée. Jimmy also renews acquaintances with a group of show people, including Sally McGuire, who attempts to console him. Jimmy meets Jarret's divorced wife, Harriet, famed photographer. Jimmy engineers a meeting of Jarret and Harriet with Angela present, which forms the beginning of an understanding that Jarret is not for her. Jimmy is inducted into the Army.
Who directed This Is the Life?
This Is the Life was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in This Is the Life?
The principal cast of This Is the Life includes Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, Peggy Ryan, Louise Allbritton, Patric Knowles.
When was This Is the Life released and how long is it?
This Is the Life was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.














