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Life Begins (1932)

1932-09-10 · 1h 11m · EN
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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.

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James FloodDirectorElliott NugentDirectorMary M. AxelsonWriter

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Loretta YoungLoretta YoungGrace SuttonEric LindenEric LindenJed SuttonAline MacMahonAline MacMahonMiss BowersGlenda FarrellGlenda FarrellFlorette DarienClara BlandickClara BlandickMrs. WestPreston FosterPreston FosterDr. BrettFrank McHughFrank McHughRinger BanksHale HamiltonHale HamiltonDr. CrammVivienne OsborneVivienne OsborneMrs. McGilveryWalter WalkerWalter WalkerDr. TubbyDorothy PetersonDorothy PetersonA PatientPaul FixPaul FixAnxious Expectant Father (uncredited)

Keywords

PregnancyMedical dramaPre-codeUnwed motherInfant deathMaternity wardMaternal death

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityPregnancy · Medical Drama · Pre CodeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityMaternity WardDirector preference308935 · 340075

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What is Life Begins 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.

How long is Life Begins?

Life Begins has a runtime of 71 minutes.