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.

Directing:
  • Irving Pichel

Writing:
  • Nunnally Johnson
  • Emlyn Williams

Stars:
Release Date: 1942-12-09
themoviedb icon 6.3/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 85

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Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino
Kathy Thomas
William Demarest
William Demar...
Police Officer
Monty Woolley
Monty Woolley
Madden Thomas
Cornel Wilde
Cornel Wilde
Robert Carter
Sara Allgood
Sara Allgood
Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
Melville Cooper
Melville Coop...
Barty
J. Edward Bromberg
J. Edward Bro...
Sid Gordon
Hal K. Dawson
Hal K. Dawson
Producer
William Halligan
William Halli...
Sgt. McNamara
Milton Parsons
Milton Parson...
announcer
Inez Palange
Inez Palange
Mrs. Spano
James Flavin
James Flavin
Policeman
Fay Helm
Fay Helm
Ruthie
George Holmes
George Holmes
Jerry
Wheaton Chambers
Wheaton Chamb...
Floorwalker
Bud Geary
Bud Geary
Cab driver
Colin Campbell
Colin Campbel...
Dresser
Lee Phelps
Lee Phelps
Bartender
Cyril Ring
Cyril Ring
Box Office Man
William Newell
William Newel...
Clerk
Alec Craig
Alec Craig
Santa Claus
Forbes Murray
Forbes Murray
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