True to Life
"ONLY REAL LIFE COULD BE SO SCREWY! SO SENSATIONAL! SO GOOD!"
Originally released in 1943. True to Life is a comedy film. directed by George Marshall.
Starring Mary Martin, Franchot Tone, and Dick Powell
Synopsis
A writer for a radio program needs some fresh ideas to juice up his show. For inspiration, he rents a room with a typical American family and begins to secretly write about their true life antics. The show becomes a big hit, but he begins to feel guilty about his charade when he falls in love with the family's pretty older daughter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is True to Life about?
A writer for a radio program needs some fresh ideas to juice up his show. For inspiration, he rents a room with a typical American family and begins to secretly write about their true life antics. ...
Who directed True to Life?
True to Life was directed by George Marshall.
How long is True to Life?
True to Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was True to Life released?
True to Life was released on December 24, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in True to Life?
The main cast of True to Life includes Mary Martin, Franchot Tone, Dick Powell, Victor Moore, Mabel Paige.