The Facts of Life
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Synopsis
Middle-class suburbanites Larry and Kitty grow bored with their lives and respective marriages. Although each always found the other's manner grating, they fall in love when thrown together--without their spouses--on vacation. On returning home they try to break things off, only to grow closer. A holiday together will finally settle whether they should end their marriages.
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The Facts of Life (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-02
Top Cast
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Bob Hope
Larry Gilbert
Lucille Ball
Kitty Weaver
Ruth Hussey
Mary Gilbert
Don DeFore
Jack Weaver
Louis Nye
Hamilton Busbee
Philip Ober
Doc Mason
Marianne Stewart
Connie Mason
Peter Leeds
Thompson
Hollis Irving
Myrtle Busbee
William Lanteau
Airline Clerk
Robert F. Simon
Motel Clerk
Louise Beavers
Gussie
Mike Mazurki
Husband in Motel Room
Bess Flowers
Lady at Airport (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Man at Airport (uncredited)
Vito Scotti
Fishing Boat Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Facts of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- HLP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Leigh Harline
Charles Lang
Frank Bracht
Norman Panama
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Director
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Norman Panama
Producer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Frank Bracht
Editor
Melvin Frank
Writer
Norman Panama
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Facts of Life
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What is The Facts of Life about?
Middle-class suburbanites Larry and Kitty grow bored with their lives and respective marriages. Although each always found the other's manner grating, they fall in love when thrown together--without their spouses--on vacation. On returning home they try to break things off, only to grow closer. A holiday together will finally settle whether they should end their marriages.
Who directed The Facts of Life?
The Facts of Life was directed by Melvin Frank.
Who stars in The Facts of Life?
The principal cast of The Facts of Life includes Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Ruth Hussey, Don DeFore, Louis Nye.
When was The Facts of Life released and how long is it?
The Facts of Life was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Facts of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Facts of Life was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Facts of Life?
The Facts of Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).