Life Begins (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1932, Life Begins is a drama film directed by James Flood, running about 71 minutes. “Is It a Masterpiece or Menace?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A day in the maternity ward from the lens of accepted morals and medical attitudes of 1932. The ward includes women from all walks of life and situations.
Who’s in it. Life Begins stars Loretta Young as Grace Sutton, Eric Linden as Jed Sutton, Aline MacMahon as Miss Bowers and Glenda Farrell as Florette Darien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Life Begins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Begins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Begins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Begins (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Begins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Begins worth watching?
- Life Begins holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Begins?
- Life Begins stars Loretta Young, Eric Linden, Aline MacMahon, Glenda Farrell and Clara Blandick.
- When was Life Begins released?
- Life Begins was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.