Overview

A writer for a radio program needs some fresh ideas to juice up his show. For inspiration, he rents a room with a typical American family and begins to secretly write about their true life antics. The show becomes a big hit, but he begins to feel guilty about his charade when he falls in love with the family's pretty older daughter.

Cast

Mary Martin, Franchot Tone, Dick Powell, Victor Moore, Mabel Paige, William Demarest, Clarence Kolb, Beverly Hudson

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What is "True to Life" about?

A writer for a radio program needs some fresh ideas to juice up his show. For inspiration, he rents a room with a typical American family and begins to secretly write about their true life antics. The show becomes a big hit, but he begins to feel guilty about his charade when he falls in love with the family's pretty older daughter.

When was "True to Life" released?

True to Life was released in 1943.

Who stars in "True to Life"?

The cast includes Mary Martin, Franchot Tone, Dick Powell, Victor Moore.