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A Girl Must Live is a 1939 British romantic comedy film directed by Carol Reed and starring Margaret Lockwood, with supporting cast Renee Houston, Lilli Palmer, and Hugh Sinclair. Based on the 1936 novel by Emery Bonett with the same title, the plot features a group of chorus line girls who compete for the affection of a distinguished bachelor.
Original Release
04/19/1939
US Release
03/23/1942
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Margaret Lockwood | Leslie James |
| Renee Houston | Gloria Lind |
| Lilli Palmer | Clytie Devine |
| George Robey | Horace Blount |
| Hugh Sinclair | Earl of Pangborough |
| Naunton Wayne | Hugo Smythe |
| Moore Marriott | Bretherton Hythe |
| Mary Clare | Mrs. Wallis |
| David Burns | Joe Gold |
| Kathleen Harrison | Penelope |
Directors
Writers
Emery Bonnett, Frank Launder, Austin Melford, Michael Pertwee
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Margaret Lockwood | Leslie James |
| Renee Houston | Gloria Lind |
| Lilli Palmer | Clytie Devine |
| George Robey | Horace Blount |
| Hugh Sinclair | Earl of Pangborough |
| Naunton Wayne | Hugo Smythe |
| Moore Marriott | Bretherton Hythe |
| Mary Clare | Mrs. Wallis |
| David Burns | Joe Gold |
| Kathleen Harrison | Penelope |
| Drusilla Wills | Miss Polkinghome |
| Wilson Coleman | Mr. Joliffe |
| Helen Haye | Aunt Primrose |
| Frederick Burtwell | Hodder |
| Muriel Aked | Mme. Dupont, headmistress |
| Martita Hunt | Mme. Dupont, assistant |
| Kathleen Boutall | Mrs. Blount |
| Michael Hordern | |
| Merle Tottenham | College inmate |
| Joan White | College inmate |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Edward Black | Producer |
