The Right to Live
1935, English. Directed by William Keighley.
A daring story - a superb cast - a gripping motion picture everyone should see.
A man with a broken back dies after his wife has an affair with his brother.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Right to Live isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William KeighleyDirector
- Josephine HutchinsonStella Trent
- Colin CliveMaurice Trent
- George BrentColin Trent
- Henrietta CrosmanMrs. Trent
- Peggy WoodNurse Weyland
- C. Aubrey SmithMajor Liconda
- Leo G. CarrollDr. Harvester
- Nella WalkerMrs. Pride
- Claude KingMr. Pride
- Halliwell HobbesDr. Sir Stephen Barr
- J. Gunnis DavisHarvey - Gardener
- Bill ElliottWedding Guest
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ralph Block
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The Right to Live: quick answers
Is The Right to Live worth watching?
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How long is The Right to Live?
The Right to Live runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Right to Live have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Right to Live. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Right to Live parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Right to Live is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Right to Live on?
The Right to Live isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Right to Live?
If you liked The Right to Live, try Hungry Hearts, Eleanor the Great, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed The Right to Live?
The Right to Live (1935) was directed by William Keighley and stars Josephine Hutchinson, Colin Clive, George Brent.