This Is the Life is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Marshall Neilan and written by Lamar Trotti and Arthur T. Horman. The film stars Jane Withers, John McGuire, Sally Blane, Sidney Toler, Gloria Roy and Gordon Westcott. The film was released on October 18, 1935, by 20th Century Fox.
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Cast
Jane Withers as Geraldine 'Jerry' Revier
John McGuire as Michael Grant
Sally Blane as Helen Davis
Sidney Toler as Professor Lafcadio F. Breckenridge
Gloria Roy as Diane Revier
Gordon Westcott as Ed Revier
Francis Ford as 'Sticky' Jones
Emma Dunn as Mrs. Davis
Critical reception
Variety wrote "pathos, sympathetic appeal and some amusing comedy touches combine to make this release palatable." They wrote that the film was built around the talents of its star, Jane Withers, and that she sang and danced well and played one of the most "natural parts any child performer has been given on the screen. A sort of female Jackie Cooper." John McGuire and Sidney Toler were also acknowledged for the quality of their performances.