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You Only Live Once (1937)

You Only Live Once

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1h 26m

Crime, Drama, Romance, Film Noir

January 23rd, 1937

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Synopsis

Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.

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Restoration Clip - "You're Here! You're Here!"

Restoration Clip - "Thanks for Seeing Me"

"Convicts & Their Wives Ain't Welcome"

"The Bottom's Dropped Out of Everything"

"I Don't Care What You've Done"

Imprint Blu-ray Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer | You're Only Young Once | Warner Archive

Cast

Sylvia Sidney
Joan Graham
Henry Fonda
Eddie Taylor
Barton MacLane
Stephen Whitney
Jean Dixon
Bonnie Graham
William Gargan
Father Dolan
Jerome Cowan
Dr. Hill
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Ethan
Margaret Hamilton
Hester
Warren Hymer
Buggsy
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Roger
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Directors

Fritz Lang
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Producers

Walter Wanger
executive producer
(uncredited)
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Writers

Gene Towne
screenplay
(???)
C. Graham Baker
screenplay
(as Graham Baker)
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Taglines

Here's stark, spell-binding drama...raw, human, fervent...speaking right out -- pulling no punches...a dramatic thunderbolt that will shock you right out of your smugness!
A terrifying drama of love and murder!
He robbed... kidnapped... he murdered... Because of the love of one woman!
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Keywords

social commentary
gas mask
murder
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

April 23rd, 1937 (Argentina)
January 7th, 1938 (Belgium) (Brussels)
August 24th, 1937 (Denmark)
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Alternative Titles

You Only Live Once (original title)
Sólo se vive una vez (Argentina)
Gehetzt (Austria)
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Running Times

86 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.37 : 1

Production Companies

United Artists
Walter Wanger Productions

Distribution Companies

Los Artistas Unidos de América del Sur (Argentina)
Emerald (Argentina) (as part of the pack 'Sendas torcidas / Sólo se vive una vez')
United Artists (Australasia) (Australia)
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