Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
Irving Pichel1942-12-09
6.3
85 min
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.
Cast
| Name | Character | Team | |
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Monty Woolley | Madden Thomas | Unowned |
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Ida Lupino | Kathy Thomas | Unowned |
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Cornel Wilde | Robert Carter | Unowned |
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Sara Allgood | Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt | Unowned |
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Melville Cooper | Barty | Unowned |
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J. Edward Bromberg | Sid Gordon | Unowned |
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William Demarest | Police Officer | Unowned |
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Hal K. Dawson | Producer | Unowned |
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William Halligan | Sgt. McNamara | Unowned |
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Milton Parsons | announcer | Unowned |
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Inez Palange | Mrs. Spano | Unowned |
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Charles La Torre | Mr. Spano | Unowned |
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James Flavin | Policeman | Unowned |
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Fay Helm | Ruthie | Unowned |
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George Holmes | Jerry | Unowned |
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Wheaton Chambers | Floorwalker | Unowned |
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Bud Geary | Cab driver | Unowned |
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Netta Packer | Maid | Unowned |
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Colin Campbell | Dresser | Unowned |
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Lee Phelps | Bartender | Unowned |
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Cyril Ring | Box Office Man | Unowned |
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William Newell | Clerk | Unowned |
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James Metcalf | Clerk | Unowned |
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Alec Craig | Santa Claus | Unowned |
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Forbes Murray | Unowned |