Life Goes On (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1938, Life Goes On is an action, crime and drama film directed by William L. Nolte, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. The husband of Sally Weston dies, and she decides to move to New York City where she feels her two young sons, Bob and Henry, can get a better education. Bob grows up to be a brilliant lawyer, while Henry decides that a life of crime is the best path to easy riches. Gangster "Bull" Connors frames Henry, now known as Monte, on a murder charge, and it is up to Bob to clear his brother.
Who’s in it. Life Goes On stars Louise Beavers as Sally Weston, Edward Thompson as Bob Weston, Reginald Fenderson as Henry Weston, aka Monte Howard and Laurence Criner as Bull Connors, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Life Goes On sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Goes On page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Goes On tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Goes On (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Goes On change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Goes On worth watching?
- Life Goes On holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life Goes On?
- Life Goes On stars Louise Beavers, Edward Thompson, Reginald Fenderson, Laurence Criner and Monte Hawley.
- When was Life Goes On released?
- Life Goes On was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.