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This Is the Life (1935)
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63 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

This Is the Life (1935)

Approved

63 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

After obtaining her from an orphanage a couple exploit entertainer Withers till she runs away and later becomes a professional.

Director

Marshall Neilan

Writers

Lamar Trotti (screenplay) | Arthur T. Horman (screenplay) (as Arthur Horman) | Sid Brod (adaptation) | Lou Breslow (adaptation) & 5 more

Cinematographer

Daniel B. Clark (photography)

Editor

Fred Allen

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Updated Oct 7, 1935

Release date

Oct 18, 1935 (United States)

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39 cast members

Name	Known for
Jane Withers Geraldine 'Jerry' Revier Geraldine 'Jerry' Revier See fewer	Giant (1956)
John McGuire Michael Grant Michael Grant See fewer	Stranger on the Third Floor (1940)
Sally Blane Helen Davis Helen Davis See fewer	Forbidden Company (1932)
Sidney Toler Prof. Lafcadio F. Breckenridge Prof. Lafcadio F. Breckenridge See fewer	Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939)
Gloria Roy Diane Revier Diane Revier See fewer	Hot Pepper (1933)
Gordon Westcott Ed Revier Ed Revier See fewer	The World Changes (1933)
Francis Ford 'Sticky' Jones 'Sticky' Jones See fewer	The Purple Mask (1916)
Emma Dunn Mrs. Davis Mrs. Davis See fewer	Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Oscar Apfel Kendall - Department of Justice Chief (uncredited) Kendall - Department of Justice Chief (uncredited) See fewer	The Squaw Man (1914)
Bertram Bracken Tramp (uncredited) Tramp (uncredited) See fewer	Rose of the Bowery (1927)
Harry C. Bradley Dr. Dudley - Sunday School Picnic Minister (uncredited) Dr. Dudley - Sunday School Picnic Minister (uncredited) See fewer	The House of Mystery (1934)
Fritzi Brunette Undetermined Role (uncredited) Undetermined Role (uncredited) See fewer	The Green Flame (1920)
Ann Bupp Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited) See fewer
Rudolph Cameron Booking Agent (uncredited) Booking Agent (uncredited) See fewer	Song of the West (1930)
Chick Collins Tramp (uncredited) Tramp (uncredited) See fewer	Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Harry Dunkinson Mailman (uncredited) Mailman (uncredited) See fewer	On Trial (1917)
Gloria Fisher Autograph seeker (uncredited) Autograph seeker (uncredited) See fewer	As the Earth Turns (1934)
Robert Graves Chief of Police, San Francisco (uncredited) Chief of Police, San Francisco (uncredited) See fewer	Madame Spy (1934)
Harrison Greene Boy's Father (uncredited) Boy's Father (uncredited) See fewer	The Son of Davy Crockett (1941)
Dell Henderson Chicago Commissioner (uncredited) Chicago Commissioner (uncredited) See fewer	Show People (1928)
Jayne Hovig Showgirl (uncredited) Showgirl (uncredited) See fewer
Selmer Jackson Mr. Walters (uncredited) Mr. Walters (uncredited) See fewer	The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Marcia Mae Jones Girl at Picnic (uncredited) Girl at Picnic (uncredited) See fewer	The Way We Were (1973)
Fred Kelsey Chief of Police, Kansas City (uncredited) Chief of Police, Kansas City (uncredited) See fewer	The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940)
Joe Levine Joey-Pitcher at baseball game (uncredited) Joey-Pitcher at baseball game (uncredited) See fewer	Cousin Wilbur (1939)
Tom London Highway Patrol Officer (uncredited) Highway Patrol Officer (uncredited) See fewer	Chasing Trouble (1926)
James T. Mack Stage Doorman (uncredited) Stage Doorman (uncredited) See fewer	Casey of the Coast Guard (1926)
J.P. McGowan Troublesome Tramp (uncredited) Troublesome Tramp (uncredited) See fewer	The Lost Express (1917)
Sammy McKim Boy at Picnic (uncredited) Boy at Picnic (uncredited) See fewer	The Painted Stallion (1937)
Tony Merlo Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited) See fewer	Seventeen (1916)
Pat O'Malley Highway Patrol Officer (uncredited) Highway Patrol Officer (uncredited) See fewer	Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Harvey Parry Tramp (uncredited) Tramp (uncredited) See fewer	Escape from New York (1981)
Mickey Rentschler Boy who punches Jerry (uncredited) Boy who punches Jerry (uncredited) See fewer	His Private Secretary (1933)
Buster Slaven Tommy - Boy at Picnic (uncredited) Tommy - Boy at Picnic (uncredited) See fewer	The Devil Is a Sissy (1936)
Harry Strang Chauffeur (uncredited) Chauffeur (uncredited) See fewer	Come on, Leathernecks! (1938)
Lois Verner Edna - Autograph Seeker (uncredited) Edna - Autograph Seeker (uncredited) See fewer	Girls Under 21 (1940)
Emmett Vogan Inspector (uncredited) Inspector (uncredited) See fewer	Emergency Landing (1941)
Jack Walters Malibu Gateman (uncredited) Malibu Gateman (uncredited) See fewer	McGuire of the Mounted (1923)
Charles C. Wilson Theater Manager (uncredited) Theater Manager (uncredited) See fewer	It Happened One Night (1934)