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Life Begins at Eight-Thirty

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.

1942 |1h 25m |  Drama

Cast

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Monty Woolley

Madden Thomas

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Ida Lupino

Kathy Thomas

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Cornel Wilde

Robert Carter

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Sara Allgood

Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt

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Melville Cooper

Barty

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J. Edward Bromberg

Sid Gordon

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William Demarest

Police Officer

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Hal K. Dawson

Producer

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William Halligan

Sgt. McNamara

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Milton Parsons

announcer

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Inez Palange

Mrs. Spano

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James Flavin

Policeman

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Fay Helm

Ruthie

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George Holmes

Jerry

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Wheaton Chambers

Floorwalker

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Bud Geary

Cab driver

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Colin Campbell

Dresser

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Lee Phelps

Bartender

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Cyril Ring

Box Office Man

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William Newell

Clerk

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Alec Craig

Santa Claus

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Forbes Murray

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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