The Men in Her Life
“Her life is every woman's dream come true!”
Synopsis
A circus performer becomes a ballerina and then begins her life of a career versus marriage and a home-life. She marries her first husband, her mentor and instructor, primarily out of gratitude. After his death, she marries an American thinking that can be her escape from the world of ballet. But she leaves him to return the dancing. She has a child but does not tell her husband. When her daughter is two-years-old, the husband finds out and takes the child to America. The ballerina continues to dance until her best dancing days have gone by.
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Loretta Young
Lina Varasvina / Polly Varley
Conrad Veidt
Stanislas Rosing
Dean Jagger
David Gibson
Eugenie Leontovich
Marie
Shepperd Strudwick
Roger Chevis
Otto Kruger
Victor
Ann E. Todd
Rose
Paul Baratoff
Manilov
Billy Ray
Nurdo (as Billy Rayes)
Ludmila Toretzka
Mme. Olenkova
Tommy Ladd
Lina's Dancing Partner (as Tom Ladd)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Ratoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Kohner, Michael Wilson, Paul Trivers
- Original Title
- The Men in Her Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Gregory Ratoff Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Ratoff
Frederick Kohner, Michael Wilson, Paul Trivers, Eleanor Smith
Harry Stradling Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Gregory Ratoff
Director
Frederick Kohner
Screenplay
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
Paul Trivers
Screenplay
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 Men in Her Life
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What is The Men in Her Life about?
A circus performer becomes a ballerina and then begins her life of a career versus marriage and a home-life. She marries her first husband, her mentor and instructor, primarily out of gratitude. After his death, she marries an American thinking that can be her escape from the world of ballet. But she leaves him to return the dancing. She has a child but does not tell her husband. When her daughter is two-years-old, the husband finds out and takes the child to America. The ballerina continues to dance until her best dancing days have gone by.
Who directed The Men in Her Life?
The Men in Her Life was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Who stars in The Men in Her Life?
The principal cast of The Men in Her Life includes Loretta Young, Conrad Veidt, Dean Jagger, Eugenie Leontovich, Shepperd Strudwick.
When was The Men in Her Life released and how long is it?
The Men in Her Life was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is The Men in Her Life based on a book or true story?
The Men in Her Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Men in Her Life?
The Men in Her Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).