Movie

A Life of Her Own

“Lana...as Lily James...a girl who knew what she wanted...and almost got it!”

★ 5.3(20)19501h 48m

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Good to know

Director: George Cukor
Release date: 1950-09-01
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A Life of Her Own — trailer

About A Life of Her Own

A Life of Her Own is a 1950 movie in the Drama genre, directed by George Cukor, starring Lana Turner, Ray Milland and Tom Ewell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Life of Her Own in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young woman from Kansas moves to New York City, becomes highly successful at a prestigious modeling agency, and falls in love with a married man.

Cast

Lana Turner

Lily Brannel James

Ray Milland

Steve Harleigh

Tom Ewell

Tom Caraway

Louis Calhern

Jim Leversoe

Ann Dvorak

Mary Ashlon

Barry Sullivan

Lee Gorrance

Margaret Phillips

Nora Harleigh

Jean Hagen

Maggie Collins

Phyllis Kirk

Jerry

Sara Haden

Smitty

Hermes Pan

Specialty Dancer

Dorothy Abbott

Model (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

new york citylovelove affairmodelextramarital affairventriloquist's dummyventriloquism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Life of Her Own in United Kingdom?+

A Life of Her Own is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Life of Her Own on Netflix?+

A Life of Her Own is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is A Life of Her Own?+

A Life of Her Own has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in A Life of Her Own?+

A Life of Her Own stars Lana Turner, Ray Milland, Tom Ewell, Louis Calhern and Ann Dvorak.

When did A Life of Her Own come out?+

A Life of Her Own is a 1950 movie directed by George Cukor.

What genre is A Life of Her Own?+

A Life of Her Own is Drama film.

Who directed A Life of Her Own?+

A Life of Her Own was directed by George Cukor.