What a Life
1939, English. Directed by Theodore Reed.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Theodore ReedDirector
- Jackie CooperHenry Aldrich
- Betty FieldBarbara Pearson
- John HowardMr. Nelson
- Hedda HopperMrs. Aldrich
- Lionel StanderFerguson
- Janice LoganMiss Shea
- Vaughan GlaserJ.C. Bradley
- Dorothy StickneyMiss Wheeler
- James CornerGeorge Bigelow
- Kathleen LockhartMiss Pike
- Lucien LittlefieldMr. Patterson
- Andrew TombesProf. Abernathy
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
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Life with Henry
1941 · 6.5/10
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1942 · 9.0/10
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1942 · 6.5/10
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Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour
1943 · 7.0/10
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1943 · 8.0/10
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What a Life: quick answers
What comes after What a Life?
Next in the series: Life with Henry (1941), Henry Aldrich for President (1941), and Henry and Dizzy (1942).
Is What a Life worth watching?
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How long is What a Life?
What a Life runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does What a Life have a post-credits scene?
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What a Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What a Life is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What a Life on?
What a Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 1939. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like What a Life?
If you liked What a Life, try Where the Money Is, Sometimes Always Never, Better Living Through Chemistry.
Who directed What a Life?
What a Life (1939) was directed by Theodore Reed and stars Jackie Cooper, Betty Field, John Howard.