In This Our Life (1942) In This Our Life

In This Our Life ★★½ 1942 Histrionic melodrama handled effectively by Huston about a nutsy woman who steals her sister's husband, rejects him, manipulates her whole family and eventually leads herself to ruin. Vintage star vehicle for Davis, who chews scenery and fellow actors alike. Adapted by Howard Koch from the Ellen Glasgon novel. 101m/B VHS. Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Charles Coburn, Frank Craven, George Brent, Dennis Morgan, Billie Burke, Hattie McDaniel, Lee Patrick, Walter Huston, Ernest Anderson; Director: John Huston; Cameo: Max Steiner.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1942
Length (in minutes) 101
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Walter Huston
Actor Billie Burke
Actor Lee Patrick
Actor Dennis Morgan
Actor Olivia de Havilland
Actor Frank Craven
Actor Bette Davis
Actor Ernest Anderson
Actor Hattie McDaniel
Actor Charles Coburn
Actor George Brent
Cameo Max Steiner
Director John Huston