Poster of Life Begins at Forty

Life Begins at Forty

Plot: A small-town newspaper publisher finds himself in opposition to the local banker on the return to town of a lad jailed possibly wrongly for a theft from the bank.
Release Date: Friday, March 22 1935
90 years ago
Genres: Comedy
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Portrait of Will RogersWill Rogers. Will Rogers was 55 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Keneshaw H. Clark'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 03 1879 –
Died: Thu, Aug 15 1935
Portrait of Richard CromwellRichard Cromwell. Richard Cromwell was 25 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Lee Austin'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 08 1910 –
Died: Tue, Oct 11 1960
Portrait of George BarbierGeorge Barbier. George Barbier was 70 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Col. Joseph Abercrombie'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 17 1864 –
Died: Thu, Jul 19 1945
Portrait of Rochelle HudsonRochelle Hudson. Rochelle Hudson was 19 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Adele Anderson'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 06 1916 –
Died: Mon, Jan 17 1972
Portrait of Jane DarwellJane Darwell. Jane Darwell was 55 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Ida Harris'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 13 1879 –
Died: Sun, Aug 13 1967
Portrait of Slim SummervilleSlim Summerville. Slim Summerville was 42 in Life Begins at Forty as 'T. Watterson Meriwether'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 09 1892 –
Died: Sat, Jan 05 1946
Portrait of Sterling HollowaySterling Holloway. Sterling Holloway was 30 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Chris'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 14 1905 –
Died: Sun, Nov 22 1992
Portrait of Thomas BeckThomas Beck. Thomas Beck was 25 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Joe Abercrombie'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 29 1909 –
Died: Sat, Sep 23 1995
Portrait of Roger ImhofRoger Imhof. Roger Imhof was 59 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Pappy Smithers'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 14 1875 –
Died: Tue, Apr 15 1958
Portrait of Charles SellonCharles Sellon. Charles Sellon was 64 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Tom Cotton'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 23 1870 –
Died: Sat, Jun 26 1937
Portrait of Ruth GilletteRuth Gillette. Ruth Gillette was 28 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Mrs. Cotton'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 16 1906 –
Died: Fri, May 13 1994
Portrait of John BradfordJohn Bradford. John Bradford was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Wally Stevens'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of T. Roy BarnesT. Roy Barnes. T. Roy Barnes was 54 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Simonds, the Salesman'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 11 1880 –
Died: Tue, Mar 30 1937
Portrait of Barbara BarondessBarbara Barondess. Barbara Barondess was 27 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Abercrombie Maid'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 04 1907 –
Died: Wed, May 31 2000
Portrait of Billy BaxterBilly Baxter. Billy Baxter was 62 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 13 1873 –
Died: Wed, Jun 03 1936
Portrait of Hank BellHank Bell. Hank Bell was 43 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 21 1892 –
Died: Sat, Feb 04 1950
Portrait of Billy BletcherBilly Bletcher. Billy Bletcher was 40 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Hog Caller'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 23 1894 –
Died: Fri, Jan 05 1979
Portrait of Edward W. BormanEdward W. Borman. Edward W. Borman was 57 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 10 1877 –
Died: Sat, Feb 09 1957
Portrait of William BurressWilliam Burress. William Burress was 67 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Abercrombie's Friend'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 19 1867 –
Died: Sat, Oct 30 1948
Portrait of Robert DaltonRobert Dalton. Robert Dalton was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Stevens' Henchman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank DarienFrank Darien. Frank Darien was 59 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Abercrombie's Friend'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1876 –
Died: Thu, Oct 20 1955
Portrait of John Webb DillionJohn Webb Dillion. John Webb Dillion was 58 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 06 1877 –
Died: Tue, Dec 20 1949
Portrait of James DonlanJames Donlan. James Donlan was 46 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Farmer'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 23 1888 –
Died: Tue, Jun 07 1938
Portrait of Claire Du BreyClaire Du Brey. Claire Du Brey was 42 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Mrs. T. Watterson Meriwether'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 30 1892 –
Died: Sun, Aug 01 1993
Portrait of Harry DunkinsonHarry Dunkinson. Harry Dunkinson was 58 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Abercrombie's Friend'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 15 1876 –
Died: Sat, Mar 14 1936
Portrait of Billy EngleBilly Engle. Billy Engle was 45 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Well-Wisher'.
Birthday: Mon, May 27 1889 –
Died: Mon, Nov 28 1966
Portrait of Larry FisherLarry Fisher. Larry Fisher was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Creighton HaleCreighton Hale. Creighton Hale was 46 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Drug Clerk'.
Birthday: Thu, May 24 1888 –
Died: Mon, Aug 09 1965
Portrait of Ben HallBen Hall. Ben Hall was 36 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Square Dance Participant'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1899 –
Died: Mon, May 20 1985
Portrait of Neal HartNeal Hart. Neal Hart was 55 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Judge'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 07 1879 –
Died: Sat, Apr 02 1949
Portrait of Rhody HathawayRhody Hathaway. Rhody Hathaway was 66 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 05 1868 –
Died: Fri, Feb 18 1944
Portrait of Jack HendersonJack Henderson. Jack Henderson was 57 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Sun, May 13 1877 –
Died: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Portrait of Herbert HeywoodHerbert Heywood. Herbert Heywood was 54 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Rural Character'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 01 1881 –
Died: Tue, Sep 15 1964
Portrait of Rodney HildebrandtRodney Hildebrandt. Rodney Hildebrandt was 43 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 21 1892 –
Died: Thu, Feb 22 1962
Portrait of Jac HoffmanJac Hoffman. Jac Hoffman was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John InceJohn Ince. John Ince was 56 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Storekeeper'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 29 1878 –
Died: Thu, Apr 10 1947
Portrait of Tiny JonesTiny Jones. Tiny Jones was 59 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townswoman at Fair'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 25 1875 –
Died: Fri, Mar 21 1952
Portrait of James B. 'Pop' KentonJames B. 'Pop' Kenton. James B. 'Pop' Kenton was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert P. KerrRobert P. Kerr. Robert P. Kerr was 42 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Bank Teller'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 09 1892 –
Died: Mon, Sep 05 1960
Portrait of W.J. KolbergW.J. Kolberg. W.J. Kolberg was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Rural Character'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ann KundeAnn Kunde. Ann Kunde was 39 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Hog Caller'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 10 1895 –
Died: Tue, Jun 14 1960
Portrait of Lillian LawrenceLillian Lawrence. Lillian Lawrence was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Effie - Hog Caller'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaint. Edward LeSaint was 64 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Well-Wisher Townsman'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 13 1870 –
Died: Tue, Sep 10 1940
Portrait of James A. MarcusJames A. Marcus. James A. Marcus was 68 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman in Print Shop'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 20 1867 –
Died: Fri, Oct 15 1937
Portrait of James Pier MasonJames Pier Mason. James Pier Mason was 46 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman in Print Shop'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 31 1889 –
Died: Sat, Nov 07 1959
Portrait of Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzie. Robert McKenzie was 54 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 22 1880 –
Died: Fri, Jul 08 1949
Portrait of Paul McVeyPaul McVey. Paul McVey was 37 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Judge'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 17 1898 –
Died: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Portrait of Edward McWadeEdward McWade. Edward McWade was 70 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 14 1865 –
Died: Mon, May 17 1943
Portrait of Carl MillerCarl Miller. Carl Miller was 40 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 09 1894 –
Died: Sat, Jan 20 1979
Portrait of Jed ProutyJed Prouty. Jed Prouty was 55 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Charles Beagle'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 05 1879 –
Died: Thu, May 10 1956
Portrait of Gloria RoyGloria Roy. Gloria Roy was 33 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Girl'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 17 1901 –
Died: Mon, Dec 16 1985
Portrait of Allan SearsAllan Sears. Allan Sears was 48 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 08 1887 –
Died: Tue, Aug 18 1942
Portrait of Ernest ShieldsErnest Shields. Ernest Shields was 50 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 05 1884 –
Died: Wed, Dec 13 1944
Portrait of Crete SippleCrete Sipple. Crete Sipple was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townswoman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Guy UsherGuy Usher. Guy Usher was 51 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Sheriff'.
Birthday: Tue, May 08 1883 –
Died: Fri, Jun 16 1944
Portrait of John WallaceJohn Wallace. John Wallace was 65 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Peg-Leg Man'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 24 1869 –
Died: Tue, Jul 16 1946
Portrait of Jack WaltersJack Walters. Jack Walters was 50 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, May 05 1884 –
Died: Sun, Jan 23 1944
Portrait of Kathrin Clare WardKathrin Clare Ward. Kathrin Clare Ward was 63 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Housewife'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 31 1871 –
Died: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Portrait of Billy WatsonBilly Watson. Billy Watson was 11 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Meriwhether Son'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 25 1923 –
Died: Thu, Feb 17 2022
Portrait of Bobs WatsonBobs Watson. Bobs Watson was 4 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Meriwhether Son'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 16 1930 –
Died: Sun, Jun 27 1999
Portrait of Delmar WatsonDelmar Watson. Delmar Watson was 8 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Meriwhether Son'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 01 1926 –
Died: Sun, Oct 26 2008
Portrait of Garry WatsonGarry Watson. Garry Watson was 6 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Meriwhether Son'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 26 1928
Portrait of Gloria WatsonGloria Watson. Gloria Watson was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Meriwhether Daughter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry WatsonHarry Watson. Harry Watson was 13 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Meriwhether Son'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 31 1921 –
Died: Fri, Jun 08 2001
Portrait of Louise WatsonLouise Watson. Louise Watson was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Meriwhether Daughter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of George MarshallGeorge Marshall. George Marshall was 43 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 28 1891 –
Died: Mon, Feb 17 1975
Portrait of Dudley NicholsDudley Nichols. Dudley Nichols was 39 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 06 1895 –
Died: Mon, Jan 04 1960
Portrait of Lamar TrottiLamar Trotti. Lamar Trotti was 34 in Life Begins at Forty as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 18 1900 –
Died: Thu, Aug 28 1952
Portrait of William M. ConselmanWilliam M. Conselman. William M. Conselman was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter B. PitkinWalter B. Pitkin. Walter B. Pitkin was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Book'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert QuillenRobert Quillen. Robert Quillen was >> in Life Begins at Forty as 'Additional Dialogue'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday