Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942)
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.
Director: Irving Pichel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: December 9, 1942
Cast
- Monty Woolley - Madden Thomas
- Ida Lupino - Kathy Thomas
- Cornel Wilde - Robert Carter
- Sara Allgood - Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
- Melville Cooper - Barty
- J. Edward Bromberg - Sid Gordon
- William Demarest - Police Officer
- Hal K. Dawson - Producer
- William Halligan - Sgt. McNamara
- Milton Parsons - announcer
Screenplay
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Editing: Fred Allen
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
parent child relationship, dark comedy, backstage, alcoholic
More Films by Director: Irving Pichel
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty about?
- 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.
- Who directed Life Begins at Eight-Thirty?
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty was directed by Irving Pichel.
- Who stars in Life Begins at Eight-Thirty?
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty stars Monty Woolley, Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde, Sara Allgood, Melville Cooper, J. Edward Bromberg.
- How long is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty?
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty?
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty is a Drama film.
- Where was Life Begins at Eight-Thirty produced?
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty was produced in United States of America.