The Life of Riley(1949)
Based on the Hit Radio Show
The Life of Riley Synopsis
Inspired by the popular '40s radio show of the same title, director Irving Brecher's 1949 comedy stars William Bendix as a hard-working husband-and-father with no shortage of family problems.
The Life of Riley (1949) is a comedy film directed by Irving Brecher, released on April 16, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars William Bendix, Rosemary DeCamp, James Gleason and Beulah Bondi. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Brecher
- Writers:
- Irving Brecher, Groucho Marx
- Producers:
- Irving Brecher
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Life of Riley Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Bendix
as Chester A. Riley
Rosemary DeCamp
as Peg Riley
James Gleason
as Gillis
Beulah Bondi
as Martha Bogle
Bill Goodwin
as Sidney Monahan
Meg Randall
as Barbara Riley
Richard Long
as Jeff Taylor
Ted de Corsia
as Norman
Mark Daniels
as Burt Stevenson
Victoria Horne
as Lucy Monahan
John Brown
as Digger O'Dell
Lanny Rees
as Junior Riley
Key crew
Directed by Irving Brecher, written by Irving Brecher and Groucho Marx, produced by Irving Brecher.
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The Life of Riley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Life of Riley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life of Riley online?
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The Life of Riley (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Life of Riley?
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The main cast of The Life of Riley (1949) includes William Bendix, Rosemary DeCamp, James Gleason, Beulah Bondi and Bill Goodwin. The film was directed by Irving Brecher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life of Riley released?
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The Life of Riley was released on April 16, 1949 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Life of Riley worth watching?
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The Life of Riley (1949) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.