This Is the Life
"YEAH! That "Top Man" threesome is glee-some again! in Leap Year's leapin'est love meet"
Originally released in 1944. This Is the Life is a comedy/drama film. directed by Felix E. Feist. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, and Peggy Ryan
Synopsis
18-year-old Angela, reared in a New England town by her Aunt Betsy, receives an inheritance which she uses to go to New York, ostensibly for voice training, but she is pursuing Major Hilary Jarret, an Army surgeon with whom she has become infatuated. Her departure depresses her childhood friend Jimmy Plum. Dr. Plum devises an errand on which to send his love-sick son to New York, where Jimmy discovers Angela thinks she is Jarret's fiancée. Jimmy also renews acquaintances with a group of show people, including Sally McGuire, who attempts to console him. Jimmy meets Jarret's divorced wife, Harriet, famed photographer. Jimmy engineers a meeting of Jarret and Harriet with Angela present, which forms the beginning of an understanding that Jarret is not for her. Jimmy is inducted into the Army.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donald O'Connor
as Jimmy Plum
Susanna Foster
as Angela Rutherford
Peggy Ryan
as Sally McGuire
Louise Allbritton
as Harriet West Jarrett
Patric Knowles
as Maj. Hilary Jarret
Dorothy Peterson
as Aunt Betsy
Jonathan Hale
as Dr. Plum
Eddie Quillan
as Gus
Frank Jenks
as Eddie
Frank Puglia
as Music Teacher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Is the Life about?
18-year-old Angela, reared in a New England town by her Aunt Betsy, receives an inheritance which she uses to go to New York, ostensibly for voice training, but she is pursuing Major Hilary Jarret,...
Who directed This Is the Life?
This Is the Life was directed by Felix E. Feist.
How long is This Is the Life?
This Is the Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was This Is the Life released?
This Is the Life was released on June 1, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Is the Life?
The main cast of This Is the Life includes Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, Peggy Ryan, Louise Allbritton, Patric Knowles.