True to Life (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, True to Life is a comedy film directed by George Marshall, running about 94 minutes. “ONLY REAL LIFE COULD BE SO SCREWY! SO SENSATIONAL! SO GOOD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A writer for a radio program needs some fresh ideas to juice up his show. For inspiration, he rents a room with a typical American family and begins to secretly write about their true life antics. The show becomes a big hit, but he begins to feel guilty about his charade when he falls in love with the family's pretty older daughter.
Who’s in it. True to Life stars Mary Martin as Bonnie Porter, Franchot Tone as Fletcher Marvin, Dick Powell as Link Ferris and Victor Moore as Pop Porter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True to Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of True to Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True to Life (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for True to Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in True to Life?
- True to Life stars Mary Martin, Franchot Tone, Dick Powell, Victor Moore and Mabel Paige.
- When was True to Life released?
- True to Life was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.