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It's a Great Life

“Get ready for the greatest treat of your picture-going days! The great Duncan sisters in their first all-talking-singing-dancing picture!”

★ 5.0(8)19291h 33m

Comedy Romance

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Good to know

Director: Sam Wood
Release date: 1929-12-06
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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About It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life is a 1929 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Sam Wood, starring Rosetta Duncan, Vivian Duncan and Lawrence Gray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It's a Great Life in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Casey and Babe are sisters who work in a department store and each year the store puts on a show. As expected, things are going wrong with every act until Casey comes out to help Babe with her song. They are a hit, but in the final act, Casey again comes out and this time the president sees her act and fires both her and Babe on the spot. Benny is able to book Casey, Babe and Dean into Vaudeville and their act is popular. But before they have their shot at stardom, Dean and Babe leave Casey and the act.

Cast

Rosetta Duncan

Casey Hogan

Vivian Duncan

Babe Hogan

Lawrence Gray

Jimmy Dean

Benny Rubin

Benny Friedman

Jed Prouty

Mr. David Parker

Oscar Apfel

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Ann Dvorak

Chorus Girl

John J. Richardson

Italian vegetable cart vendor

Rolfe Sedan

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Wylie Watson

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Crane Wilbur

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It's a Great Life in Japan?+

It's a Great Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It's a Great Life on Netflix?+

It's a Great Life is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is It's a Great Life?+

It's a Great Life has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in It's a Great Life?+

It's a Great Life stars Rosetta Duncan, Vivian Duncan, Lawrence Gray, Benny Rubin and Jed Prouty.

When did It's a Great Life come out?+

It's a Great Life is a 1929 movie directed by Sam Wood.

What genre is It's a Great Life?+

It's a Great Life is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed It's a Great Life?+

It's a Great Life was directed by Sam Wood.