Isn't Life Wonderful(1924)
A Simple Romance of Love and Potatoes
Isn't Life Wonderful Synopsis
A Polish family, left homeless in the wake of World War I, move to Germany and struggle to survive during the Great Inflation. War orphan Inga has only accumulated a small amount of money from the rubble and hopes to wed Paul. Weakened by poison gas, Paul begins to invest in Inga's future and serves as their symbol of optimism.
Isn't Life Wonderful (1924) is a drama and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on December 5, 1924 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Carol Dempster, Neil Hamilton, Erville Alderson and Helen Lowell. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- D.W. Griffith, Geoffrey Moss
- Producers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Harold S. Sintzenich
- Production:
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- Status:
- Released
Isn't Life Wonderful Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carol Dempster
as Inga
Neil Hamilton
as Paul
Erville Alderson
as The Professor
Helen Lowell
as The Grandmother
Marcia Harris
as The Aunt
Frank Puglia
as Theodor
Lupino Lane
as Rudolph
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
as Leader of the Workers
Paul Rehkopf
as Hungry Worker
- Robert Scholtz
Robert Scholtz
as Hungry Worker
Walter Plimmer Jr.
as The American
- Desha Delteil
Desha Delteil
as Cabaret Dancer
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by D.W. Griffith and Geoffrey Moss, produced by D.W. Griffith.
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Isn't Life Wonderful Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Isn't Life Wonderful – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Isn't Life Wonderful?
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The main cast of Isn't Life Wonderful (1924) includes Carol Dempster, Neil Hamilton, Erville Alderson, Helen Lowell and Marcia Harris. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Isn't Life Wonderful released?
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Isn't Life Wonderful was released on December 5, 1924 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Isn't Life Wonderful worth watching?
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Isn't Life Wonderful (1924) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.