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This Is the Life
This Is the Life

This Is the Life

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A popular child star, exploited and overworked by her greedy guardians, decides enough is enough--and takes it on the lam.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

63 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

07 October 1935

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jane Withers

Jane Withers

Geraldine Revier

John McGuire

John McGuire

Michael Grant

Sally Blane

Sally Blane

Helen Davis

Sidney Toler

Sidney Toler

Professor Lafcadio F. Breckenridge

Gloria Roy

Gloria Roy

Diane Revier

Gordon Westcott

Gordon Westcott

Ed Revier

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Sticky Jones

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Mrs. Davis

Marcia Mae Jones

Marcia Mae Jones

Child

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