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  • Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942)
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    85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942)
Passed
85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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....See moreKathy 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 to beckon. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} See less
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Nunnally Johnson (screenwriter) | Emlyn Williams (play)
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Dec 25, 1942 (United States)

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27 cast members
Name Known for
Monty Woolley
Madden Thomas Madden Thomas   See fewer
Ida Lupino
Kathy Thomas Kathy Thomas   See fewer
Cornel Wilde
Robert Carter Robert Carter   See fewer
Sara Allgood
Alma Lothian - Robert's Aunt Alma Lothian - Robert's Aunt   See fewer
J. Edward Bromberg
Sid Gordon Sid Gordon   See fewer
William Demarest
Police Officer Police Officer   See fewer
Brooks Benedict
Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Colin Campbell
Dresser (uncredited) Dresser (uncredited)   See fewer
Wheaton Chambers
Dept. Store Manager (uncredited) Dept. Store Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Alec Craig
Santa Claus (uncredited) Santa Claus (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal K. Dawson
Producer (uncredited) Producer (uncredited)   See fewer
James Flavin
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Bud Geary
Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
William Halligan
Police Sgt. McNamara (uncredited) Police Sgt. McNamara (uncredited)   See fewer
Fay Helm
Ruthie (uncredited) Ruthie (uncredited)   See fewer
George Holmes
Jerry in 'John's Fourth Wife' (uncredited) Jerry in 'John's Fourth Wife' (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles La Torre
Mr. Spano (uncredited) Mr. Spano (uncredited)   See fewer
Forbes Murray
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Netta Packer
Alma's Maid (uncredited) Alma's Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Inez Palange
Mrs. Spano (uncredited) Mrs. Spano (uncredited)   See fewer
Milton Parsons
Radio Announcer (John's Fourth Wife) (uncredited) Radio Announcer (John's Fourth Wife) (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Phelps
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Cyril Ring
Box Office Man (uncredited) Box Office Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Stanton
Store Official (uncredited) Store Official (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Tannen
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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