This Is the Life(1935)
This Is the Life Synopsis
A popular child star, exploited and overworked by her greedy guardians, decides enough is enough--and takes it on the lam.
This Is the Life (1935) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Marshall Neilan, released on October 7, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Jane Withers, John McGuire, Sally Blane and Sidney Toler. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Marshall Neilan
- Writers:
- Sidney Clare, Arthur T. Horman, Sid Brod
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
This Is the Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Withers
as Geraldine Revier
John McGuire
as Michael Grant
Sally Blane
as Helen Davis
Sidney Toler
as Professor Lafcadio F. Breckenridge
- Gloria Roy
Gloria Roy
as Diane Revier
Gordon Westcott
as Ed Revier
Francis Ford
as Sticky Jones
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Davis
Marcia Mae Jones
as Child
Key crew
Directed by Marshall Neilan, written by Sidney Clare, Arthur T. Horman and Sid Brod.
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This Is the Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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This Is the Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is the Life online?
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Who stars in This Is the Life?
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The main cast of This Is the Life (1935) includes Jane Withers, John McGuire, Sally Blane, Sidney Toler and Gloria Roy. The film was directed by Marshall Neilan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is the Life released?
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This Is the Life was released on October 7, 1935 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is This Is the Life worth watching?
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This Is the Life (1935) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.