Life Begins at Eight-Thirty

1942 · drama · Twentieth Century Fox · Twentieth Century Fox

Title: Life Begins at Eight-Thirty Summary: 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... Directed by: Irving Pichel Actors: Monty Woolley, Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox Release Date: 25 December 1942 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1 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.