Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
Kathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink. Lame from an early age and feeling trapped with her father in her small world, Kathy is delighted to meet fellow tenant Robert. When Madden is offered the lead in a new King Lear and Robert lands a composing job in Hollywood, better times seem for a while to beckon.
Run Time
1h 25m
Genre
Drama
Release Date
09 Dec 1942
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Monty WoolleyMadden Thomas
Ida LupinoKathy Thomas
Cornel WildeRobert Carter
Sara AllgoodAlma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
Melville CooperBarty
J. Edward BrombergSid Gordon
William DemarestPolice Officer
Hal K. DawsonProducer
William HalliganSgt. McNamara
Milton Parsonsannouncer
Inez PalangeMrs. Spano
Charles La TorreMr. Spano


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