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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19331h 9mUnited States of America

It's Great to Be Alive

“WHAT WOULD YOU DO If you were the LAST MAN ON EARTH?”

Synopsis

An aviator who crash landed on an island in the South Pacific returns home to find that he is the last fertile man left on Earth after an epidemic of masculitus.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 8, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alfred L. Werker
Screenplay & Story
Paul Perez, Arthur Kober
Original Title
It's Great to Be Alive
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 9m
Production Studios
Fox Film Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alfred L. Werker

Screenplay & Story

Paul Perez, Arthur Kober, John D. Swain

Film Editing

Barney Wolf

Department Leadership Roster

Alfred L. Werker

Alfred L. Werker

Director

Paul Perez

Screenplay

Barney Wolf

Editor

Royer

Costume Design

Arthur Kober

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for It's Great to Be Alive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About It's Great to Be Alive

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is It's Great to Be Alive about?

An aviator who crash landed on an island in the South Pacific returns home to find that he is the last fertile man left on Earth after an epidemic of masculitus.

Who directed It's Great to Be Alive?

It's Great to Be Alive was directed by Alfred L. Werker.

Who stars in It's Great to Be Alive?

The principal cast of It's Great to Be Alive includes Raul Roulien, Gloria Stuart, Edna May Oliver, Herbert Mundin, Joan Marsh.

When was It's Great to Be Alive released and how long is it?

It's Great to Be Alive was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.