Life Begins (1932)

09/10/1932 (US) • 1h 11m

Drama

Overview

A day in the maternity ward from the lens of accepted morals and medical attitudes of 1932. The ward includes women from all walks of life and situations.

Top Billed Cast

Loretta Young

Grace Sutton

Eric Linden

Jed Sutton

Aline MacMahon

Miss Bowers

Frank McHugh

Ringer Banks

Walter Walker

Dr. Tubby

Hale Hamilton

Dr. Cramm


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

pregnancy

hospital

pre-code

expectant father

maternity ward

social class

infant death

medical drama

unwed mother

convicted murderer

maternal death

nurses

doctors

childbirth

compassionate

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