The Right to Live
“A daring story - a superb cast - a gripping motion picture everyone should see.”
Synopsis
A man with a broken back dies after his wife has an affair with his brother.
Top Cast
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Josephine Hutchinson
Stella Trent
Colin Clive
Maurice Trent
George Brent
Colin Trent
Henrietta Crosman
Mrs. Trent
Peggy Wood
Nurse Weyland
C. Aubrey Smith
Major Liconda
Leo G. Carroll
Dr. Harvester
Nella Walker
Mrs. Pride
Claude King
Mr. Pride
Halliwell Hobbes
Dr. Sir Stephen Barr
J. Gunnis Davis
Harvey - Gardener
Bill Elliott
Wedding Guest
Forrester Harvey
English Bobby
Vesey O'Davoren
Waiter
Alexander Pollard
Waiter
John J. Richardson
John - Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Block
- Original Title
- The Right to Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Ralph Block, W. Somerset Maugham
Sidney Hickox
Jack Killifer
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Ralph Block
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Jack Killifer
Editor
Sidney Hickox
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 Right to Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Right to Live about?
A man with a broken back dies after his wife has an affair with his brother.
Who directed The Right to Live?
The Right to Live was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in The Right to Live?
The principal cast of The Right to Live includes Josephine Hutchinson, Colin Clive, George Brent, Henrietta Crosman, Peggy Wood.
When was The Right to Live released and how long is it?
The Right to Live was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is The Right to Live based on a book or true story?
The Right to Live is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Right to Live?
The Right to Live holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).