Summary
The Facts of Life is an American romantic film drama first released in 1960,
directed by Melvin Frank.
The film stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Ruth Hussey, Don DeFore and Louis Nye.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Melvin Frank
- Script: Melvin Frank
- Photo: Charles Lang
- Music: Leigh Harline
- Cast: Bob Hope (Larry Gilbert), Lucille Ball (Kitty Weaver), Ruth Hussey (Mary Gilbert), Don DeFore (Jack Weaver), Louis Nye (Hamilton Busbee), Philip Ober (Doc Mason), Marianne Stewart (Connie Mason), Peter Leeds (Thompson, the Dry Cleaner), Hollis Irving (Myrtle Busbee), William Lanteau (Airline Clerk), Robert F. Simon (Motel Clerk), Louise Beavers (Gussie), Mike Mazurki (First Husband in Motel Room), Billy Booth (Little Gray Squirrel), Bernard Fein (Man in Motel Room), Bess Flowers (Woman at airport), John Indrisano (Bartender), Hazel Pierce (The Weavers’ Maid), Joe Ploski (Man at Drive-In), Addison Richards (Larry’s Boss), Jeffrey Sayre (Nightclub Dance Extra), Vito Scotti (Fishing Boat Driver), Bert Stevens (Man at Airport), Hal Taggart (Board Member)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 103 min; B&W
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Drama / Romance / Comedy


