What a Life
Synopsis
A musical parody on prison reform in which a prison warden gives his cellblocks the look of a summer resort in order to stave off reformers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Adolfi
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Ruby, Sid Silvers
- Original Title
- What a Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Adolfi
Herman Ruby, Sid Silvers
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Adolfi
Director
Herman Ruby
Writer
Sid Silvers
Writer
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 What a Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What a Life about?
A musical parody on prison reform in which a prison warden gives his cellblocks the look of a summer resort in order to stave off reformers.
Who directed What a Life?
What a Life was directed by John G. Adolfi.
Who stars in What a Life?
The principal cast of What a Life includes Virginia Sale, William Irving, Frank Mills, Lon Poff.
When was What a Life released and how long is it?
What a Life was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What a Life?
What a Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).