Love, Live & Laugh (1929): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1929, Love, Live & Laugh is a drama film directed by William K. Howard, running about 81 minutes.

What it’s about. Any movie that starts Jewish entertainer George Jessel as an Italian accordionist named Luigi can't be all bad. In love with the beautiful Margharita (Lila Lee), Luigi lands a job in the music store owned by the girl's uncle. Ultimately, however, our hero does the Pagliacci act when Margharita evinces a preference for handsome Pasquale (David Rollins). The film's best scene takes place in a nursery full of talented tots, a sequence that undoubtedly reminded Jessel of his days with Gus Edwards' "Schoolroom" act. Exercising his droit du seigneur, Georgie Jessel sings the title tune.

Who’s in it. Love, Live & Laugh stars George Jessel as Luigi, Lila Lee as Margharita, David Rollins as Pasquale Gallupi and Henry Kolker as Enrico, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love, Live & Laugh page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love, Live & Laugh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.