Let Us Live
“A love more powerful than any law that man could make!”
Synopsis
When a confused eyewitness identifies New York City cabbie Brick Tennant as a killer, he is sentenced to death for a murder that he wasn't involved in. Though no one is willing to listen to the innocent prisoner's pleas for freedom, Brick's faithful fiancée, Mary, knows that her lover is innocent because she was with him when the crime was committed. As the scheduled execution draws ever nearer, Mary begins to investigate the murder herself.
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Maureen O'Sullivan
Mary Roberts
Henry Fonda
"Brick" Tennant
Ralph Bellamy
Lieutenant Everett
Alan Baxter
Joe Linden
Stanley Ridges
District Attorney
Henry Kolker
Chief of Police
George Lynn
Joe Taylor
George Douglas
Ed Walsh
Phillip Trent
Frank Burke
Martin Spellman
Jimmy Dugan
Ralph Remley
Bill Henderson (uncredited)
Arthur Stuart Hull
Crandall (uncredited)
John Qualen
Dan (uncredited)
William V. Mong
Joe Taylor Sr. (uncredited)
Herbert Ashley
Sam (uncredited)
Wright Kramer
Appeals Judge (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Auto Show Salesman (uncredited)
Harry Bernard
Auto Show Watchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Brahm
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Veiller, Allen Rivkin
- Original Score
- Karol Rathaus
- Original Title
- Let Us Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Brahm
Anthony Veiller, Allen Rivkin, Joseph F. Dinneen
Karol Rathaus
Lucien Ballard
Al Clark
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
Al Clark
Editor
John Brahm
Director
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
William Perlberg
Producer
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Karol Rathaus
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let Us Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Let Us Live about?
When a confused eyewitness identifies New York City cabbie Brick Tennant as a killer, he is sentenced to death for a murder that he wasn't involved in. Though no one is willing to listen to the innocent prisoner's pleas for freedom, Brick's faithful fiancée, Mary, knows that her lover is innocent because she was with him when the crime was committed. As the scheduled execution draws ever nearer, Mary begins to investigate the murder herself.
Who directed Let Us Live?
Let Us Live was directed by John Brahm.
Who stars in Let Us Live?
The principal cast of Let Us Live includes Maureen O'Sullivan, Henry Fonda, Ralph Bellamy, Alan Baxter, Stanley Ridges.
When was Let Us Live released and how long is it?
Let Us Live was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Let Us Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let Us Live was composed by Karol Rathaus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Let Us Live?
Let Us Live holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).