I Live My Life
I Live My Life is a 1935 American comedy-drama film starring Joan Crawford, Brian Aherne, and Frank Morgan, and is based on the story "Claustrophobia" by A. Carter Goodloe.
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| Directed by | W. S. Van Dyke |
| Produced by | Bernard H. Hyman |
| Screenplay by | Joseph L. Mankiewicz |
| Based on | "Claustrophobia" by A. Carter Goodloe |
| Starring | Joan Crawford Brian Aherne Frank Morgan Aline MacMahon |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
| Cinematography | George J. Folsey William H. Daniels (uncredited) |
| Edited by | Tom Held |
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| Distributed by | Loew's |
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Running time | 97 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $586,000[1] |
| Box office | $1,478,000[1] |
Plot summary
Kay Bentley (Joan Crawford), a bored socialite seeks a more fulfilling life, and goes on a Greek holiday. While on vacation, Kay falls for Terry O'Neill (Brian Aherne), an archaeologist who challenges Kay's beliefs, yet, also falls for her enough to follow her home. He feels awkward in Kay's flighty, social circles; yet, they become engaged to marry. Kay and Terry continue to quarrel over their differing lifestyles. But eventually, they reach a compromise and do marry in the end.
Cast
- Joan Crawford as Kay Bentley
- Brian Aherne as Terence "Terry" O'Neill
- Frank Morgan as G. P. Bentley
- Aline MacMahon as Betty Collins
- Eric Blore as Grove, Bentley's Butler
- Fred Keating as Gene Piper
- Jessie Ralph as Kay's Grandmother
- Arthur Treacher as Gallup, Mrs. Gage's Butler
- Frank Conroy as Doctor
- Etienne Girardot as Professor
- Esther Dale as Brumbaugh, Mrs. Gage's Housekeeper
- Hale Hamilton as Uncle Carl
- Hilda Vaughn as Miss Ann Morrison
- Frank Shields as Outer Office Secretary
- Sterling Holloway as Max
Box office
According to MGM records, the film earned $921,000 in the US and Canada, and $557,000 elsewhere, resulting in a profit of $384,000.[1]
References
- The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
External links
- I Live My Life at IMDb
- I Live My Life at the TCM Movie Database
- I Live My Life at AllMovie