A Life of Her Own
Lana...as Lily James...a girl who knew what she wanted...and almost got it!
1950 · 1h 48m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
George Cukor
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A Life of Her Own
Overview
A young woman from Kansas moves to New York City, becomes highly successful at a prestigious modeling agency, and falls in love with a married man.
Director and cast
- George Cukor Director
- Lana Turner as Lily Brannel James
- Ray Milland as Steve Harleigh
- Tom Ewell as Tom Caraway
- Louis Calhern as Jim Leversoe
- Ann Dvorak as Mary Ashlon
- Barry Sullivan as Lee Gorrance
- Margaret Phillips as Nora Harleigh
- Jean Hagen as Maggie Collins
- Phyllis Kirk as Jerry
- Sara Haden as Smitty
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