Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaKathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink. Lame from an early age and feeling trapped with her father in her small world,... Ler tudoKathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink. Lame from an early age and feeling trapped with her father in her small world, Kathy is delighted to meet fellow tenant Robert. After Madden is offered the lead in a ne... Ler tudoKathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink. Lame from an early age and feeling trapped with her father in her small world, Kathy is delighted to meet fellow tenant Robert. After Madden is offered the lead in a new King Lear and Robert lands a composing job in Hollywood, better times seem to beckon.
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- Roteiristas
- Artistas
- Prêmios
- 3 vitórias no total
- Bar Patron
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- Bar Patron
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- Dresser
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- Dept. Store Manager
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- Santa Claus
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- Producer
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- Policeman
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- Cab Driver
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- Police Sgt. McNamara
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- Jerry in 'John's Fourth Wife'
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Avaliações em destaque
Yes, this film is a little bit trite, a little sentimental, but it won't kill you. Except for for some clever lines expertly delivered by Monty, the writing isn't exceptional. The cast is great and they make you care about the characters.
Sara Allgood is an absolute treasure.
What keeps you engaged is two outstanding acting performances. Ida Lupino (as stunning as ever) is so completely real as the put-upon daughter inhabiting her self-made prison, you can't help but empathise with her wholeheartedly. The real star however is Monty Woolley as a once famous actor, now a forgotten victim of the demon drink. He's not your typical selfish, mentally damaged and debilitated drunk - he's bitter and twisted yes but one of those rare drunks who manages to retain a bitingly funny, acerbic wit. His marvellously clever dialogue is the only glimmer of light which raises a smile in this unhappy rather depressing story.
As a story about the damage alcohol dependency can cause, this is a little too light hearted and unrealistic. On the other hand, as an uplifting drama about how the human spirit can save you from the depths of despair, because it lacks the necessary depth, it's difficult to believe in. Still worth watching however just for Monty Woolley - he's so good in this.
Você sabia?
- CuriosidadesBased on the play "Yesterday's Magic" by Emlyn Williams, which opened on Broadway April 14, 1942 and starred Paul Muni and Jessica Tandy.
- Erros de gravaçãoRight at the end Monty Woolley gets into the right hand of two elevators but shortly afterwards exits the left hand of the two.
- Citações
Madden Thomas: [while working as a department store Santa, Madden Thomas, who has been secretly drinking, belches loudly. A customer gasps] What did you expect, Madame? Chimes?
- Trilhas sonorasIt Came Upon A Midnight Clear
(uncredited)
Written by Edmund Hamilton Sears and Richard Storrs Willis
Heard when Madden (dressed as Santa) goes into a bar
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Detalhes
- Data de lançamento
- País de origem
- Idioma
- Também conhecido como
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
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Bilheteria
- Faturamento bruto nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 195.600
- Tempo de duração
- 1 h 25 min(85 min)
- Cor
- Proporção
- 1.37 : 1