Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942)

12/09/1942 (US) • 1h 25m

Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Monty Woolley

Madden Thomas

Ida Lupino

Kathy Thomas

Cornel Wilde

Robert Carter

Sara Allgood

Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt

William Demarest

Police Officer

William Halligan

Sgt. McNamara


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

parent child relationship

dark comedy

backstage

alcoholic

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