Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 15m

What a Life

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Director
Theodore Reed
Cast
Jackie Cooper as Henry Aldrich Betty Field as Barbara Pearson John Howard as Mr. Nelson Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Aldrich Lionel Stander as Ferguson Janice Logan as Miss Shea
Crew
Victor Milner — Director of Photography William Shea — Editor John Leipold — Original Music Composer Charles Brackett — Screenplay Billy Wilder — Screenplay Theodore Reed — Producer
Tagline

THE ADVENTURES OF HENRY ALDRICH...RADIO'S FAVORITE HARD-LUCK KID!

Synopsis

Jackie Cooper stars in this first film in the wholesome "Henry Aldrich" series of teen comedies.

Mood & Themes
henry aldrich
Key Collaborators
Theodore Reed Director Victor Milner Director of Photography William Shea Editor John Leipold Original Music Composer Charles Brackett Screenplay Billy Wilder Screenplay Theodore Reed Producer
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