Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942)

Drama

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

Madden Thomas
Kathy Thomas
Mrs. Spano
Policeman
Ruthie
Floorwalker
Cab driver
Bartender
Robert Carter
Box Office Man
Santa Claus
Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
Police Officer
Sgt. McNamara

Crew

Assistant Director
Executive Producer
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Production Manager