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Life Begins at Eight-Thirty

Genre:Drama

Released:1942-12-09

Runtime:85

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.


Cast:

Monty Woolley

Character: Madden Thomas

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Ida Lupino

Character: Kathy Thomas

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Cornel Wilde

Character: Robert Carter

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Sara Allgood

Character: Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt

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Melville Cooper

Character: Barty

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J. Edward Bromberg

Character: Sid Gordon

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William Demarest

Character: Police Officer

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Hal K. Dawson

Character: Producer

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William Halligan

Character: Sgt. McNamara

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Milton Parsons

Character: announcer

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Inez Palange

Character: Mrs. Spano

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Charles La Torre

Character: Mr. Spano

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James Flavin

Character: Policeman

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Fay Helm

Character: Ruthie

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George Holmes

Character: Jerry

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Wheaton Chambers

Character: Floorwalker

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Bud Geary

Character: Cab driver

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Netta Packer

Character: Maid

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Colin Campbell

Character: Dresser

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Lee Phelps

Character: Bartender

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Cyril Ring

Character: Box Office Man

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William Newell

Character: Clerk

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James Metcalf

Character: Clerk

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Alec Craig

Character: Santa Claus

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Forbes Murray

Character:

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