Discover
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty is a 1942 drama film starring Monty Woolley as a washed-up, alcoholic actor, Ida Lupino as his daughter, and Cornel Wilde as her boyfriend. It is based on the play The Light of Heart by Emlyn Williams.
Original Release
12/09/1942
US Release
12/09/1942
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Brooks Benedict | Bar Patron |
| Ralph Brooks | Bar Patron |
| Colin Campbell | Dresser |
Directors
Writers
Emlyn Williams, Nunnally Johnson
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Brooks Benedict | Bar Patron |
| Ralph Brooks | Bar Patron |
| Colin Campbell | Dresser |
| Wheaton Chambers | Dept. Store Manager |
| Alec Craig | Santa Claus |
| Hal K. Dawson | Producer |
| James Flavin | Policeman |
| Bud Geary | Cab Driver |
| William Halligan | Police Sgt. McNamara |
| Fay Helm | Ruthie |
| George Holmes | Jerry in 'John's 4th Wife' |
| Charles La Torre | Mr. Spano |
| Forbes Murray | Bit Role |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Nunnally Johnson | Producer |
