Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
09/12/1942
1h 25m



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
Madden Thomas


Ida Lupino
Kathy Thomas


Cornel Wilde
Robert Carter


Sara Allgood
Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt


Melville Cooper
Barty


J. Edward Bromberg
Sid Gordon


William Demarest
Police Officer


Hal K. Dawson
Producer


William Halligan
Sgt. McNamara


Milton Parsons
announcer


Inez Palange
Mrs. Spano


Charles La Torre
Mr. Spano


James Flavin
Policeman


Fay Helm
Ruthie


George Holmes
Jerry


Wheaton Chambers
Floorwalker


Bud Geary
Cab driver
Netta Packer
Maid


Colin Campbell
Dresser


Lee Phelps
Bartender


Cyril Ring
Box Office Man


William Newell
Clerk
James Metcalf
Clerk


Alec Craig
Santa Claus


Forbes Murray
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