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The Facts of Life

  • 1960
  • Approved
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2K
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Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, Don DeFore, Melvin Frank, Ruth Hussey, Louis Nye, and Norman Panama in The Facts of Life (1960)
ComedyDramaRomance

Sophisticated comedy with Larry and Kitty leaving their spouses for an interlude together.Sophisticated comedy with Larry and Kitty leaving their spouses for an interlude together.Sophisticated comedy with Larry and Kitty leaving their spouses for an interlude together.

  • Director
    • Melvin Frank
  • Writers
    • Norman Panama
    • Melvin Frank
  • Stars
    • Bob Hope
    • Lucille Ball
    • Ruth Hussey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Melvin Frank
    • Writers
      • Norman Panama
      • Melvin Frank
    • Stars
      • Bob Hope
      • Lucille Ball
      • Ruth Hussey
    • 39User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 11 nominations total

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    Top Cast49

    Bob Hope
    Bob Hope
    • Larry Gilbert
    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
    • Kitty Weaver
    Ruth Hussey
    Ruth Hussey
    • Mary Gilbert
    Don DeFore
    Don DeFore
    • Jack Weaver
    Louis Nye
    Louis Nye
    • Hamilton Busbee
    Philip Ober
    Philip Ober
    • Doc Mason
    • (as Phillip Ober)
    Marianne Stewart
    Marianne Stewart
    • Connie Mason
    Peter Leeds
    Peter Leeds
    • Thompson - the Dry Cleaner
    Hollis Irving
    Hollis Irving
    • Myrtle Busbee
    William Lanteau
    William Lanteau
    • Airline Clerk
    Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. Simon
    • Motel Clerk
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Gussie
    • (as Louise Beaver)
    Mike Mazurki
    Mike Mazurki
    • First Husband in Motel Room
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Board Member
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Baker
    Eddie Baker
    • Man at Airport
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Booth
    Billy Booth
    • Little Gray Squirrel
    • (uncredited)
    Tex Brodus
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    George Bruggeman
    George Bruggeman
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Melvin Frank
    • Writers
      • Norman Panama
      • Melvin Frank
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews39

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Bob Hope and Lucille Ball unsuccessfully tried to talk Desi Arnaz into making a guest appearance.
    • Goofs
      Shadow of equipment swoops over set as Larry enters kitchen for breakfast.
    • Quotes
      • Larry Gilbert: Are you sure you're with the right woman?
      • Man in Motel Room: No buddy, I'm with the wrong woman, but I've been with her for 30 years.
    • Connections
      Featured in Happy Birthday, Bob (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      The Facts of Life
      Lyrics and Music by Johnny Mercer
      Performed by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 14, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amor es juego prohibido
    • Filming locations
      • Monterey Peninsula Airport - 200 Fred Kane Drive, Monterey, California, USA
    • Production company
      • HLP
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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