Life Begins (1932)

6.2/10 71 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Loretta Young

Grace Sutton

Eric Linden

Jed Sutton

Aline MacMahon

Miss Bowers

Glenda Farrell

Florette

Clara Blandick

Mrs. West

Preston Foster

Dr. Brett

Frank McHugh

Ringer Banks

Walter Walker

Dr. Tubby

Hale Hamilton

Dr. Cramm

Vivienne Osborne

Mrs. McGilvery

Dorothy Peterson

A Patient

Frank Darien

Harry (uncredited)

Donald Douglas

Medical Student (uncredited)

Paul Fix

Anxious Expectant Father (uncredited)

Esther Howard

Mrs. Tubby’s Friend (uncredited)

Reginald Mason

Dr. Lee (uncredited)

Herbert Mundin

Mr. MacGilvairy (uncredited)

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