The Facts of Life(1960)
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The Facts of Life Synopsis
Middle-class suburbanites Larry and Kitty grow bored with their lives and respective marriages. Although each always found the other's manner grating, they fall in love when thrown together--without their spouses--on vacation. On returning home they try to break things off, only to grow closer. A holiday together will finally settle whether they should end their marriages.
The Facts of Life (1960) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Melvin Frank, released on November 14, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Ruth Hussey and Don DeFore. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Frank
- Writers:
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Producers:
- Norman Panama
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- HLP
- Status:
- Released
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The Facts of Life and Spartacus Win Costume Design: 1961 Oscars
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The Facts of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as Larry Gilbert
Lucille Ball
as Kitty Weaver
Ruth Hussey
as Mary Gilbert
Don DeFore
as Jack Weaver
Louis Nye
as Hamilton Busbee
Philip Ober
as Doc Mason
Marianne Stewart
as Connie Mason
Peter Leeds
as Thompson
- Hollis Irving
Hollis Irving
as Myrtle Busbee
William Lanteau
as Airline Clerk
Robert F. Simon
as Motel Clerk
Louise Beavers
as Gussie
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Frank, written by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama, produced by Norman Panama.
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The Facts of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Facts of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Facts of Life online?
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The Facts of Life (1960) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Facts of Life?
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The main cast of The Facts of Life (1960) includes Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Ruth Hussey, Don DeFore and Louis Nye. The film was directed by Melvin Frank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Facts of Life released?
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The Facts of Life was released on November 14, 1960 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Facts of Life worth watching?
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The Facts of Life (1960) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Facts of Life?
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