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What a Life

NR19391h 15mTheodore Reed
IMDb 6.9

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

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

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Henry Aldrich

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What is What a Life (1939) about?

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

Who stars in What a Life?

What a Life stars Jackie Cooper (Henry Aldrich), Betty Field (Barbara Pearson), John Howard (Mr. Nelson), Hedda Hopper (Mrs. Aldrich), Lionel Stander (Ferguson). The film was directed by Theodore Reed.

How long is What a Life?

What a Life has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated NR.

Is What a Life worth watching?

What a Life holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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