Drama · United States of America · 1932 · 1h 11m

Life Begins

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Director
James Flood
Cast
Loretta Young as Grace Sutton Eric Linden as Jed Sutton Aline MacMahon as Miss Bowers Glenda Farrell as Florette Clara Blandick as Mrs. West Preston Foster as Dr. Brett
Crew
James Van Trees — Director of Photography George Marks — Editor Earl Baldwin — Screenplay Orry-Kelly — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
pregnancyhospitaldoctorpre-codeexpectant fathermaternity wardsocial classinfant deathmedical dramaunwed motherconvicted murderermaternal death
Key Collaborators
James Flood Director James Van Trees Director of Photography George Marks Editor Earl Baldwin Screenplay Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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