Easy Living (1949): Cast & Plot
Easy Living is a 1949 drama directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Victor Mature as Pete Wilson, Gordon Jones and Lloyd Nolan. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Easy Living About?
The premise of Easy Living without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A football halfback has a heart condition, a nagging wife and a team secretary who loves him.
Easy Living Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- american football
- train
- chicago illinois
- crutch
- unrequited love
- party
- new york city
- secretary
- suicide
- marital separation
- heart disease
- reporter
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- doctor
- football coach
- ambition
- marriage
- interior decorator
- infidelity
- drunkenness
Easy Living Cast & Characters
Victor Mature leads the cast as Pete Wilson, with Gordon Jones as Bill 'Holly' Holloran and Lloyd Nolan as Lenahan. Directed by Jacques Tourneur; 54 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jacques Tourneur
- Victor Mature as Pete Wilson
- Gordon Jones as Bill 'Holly' Holloran
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Lloyd Nolan as Lenahan - Lizabeth Scott as Liza Wilson
Also Starring in Easy Living
· 50 more- Michael St. Angel Gilbert Vollmer
- Art Baker Howard Vollmer
- June Bright Billy Duane
- Everett Glass Virgil Ryan
- Julia Dean Mrs. Belle Ryan
- Jeff Donnell Penny McCarr
- Sonny Tufts Tim 'Pappy' McCarr
- Lucille Ball Anne, Lenahan's Secretary
- Paul Stewart Dave Argus
- Alex Sharp Don
- Chuck Hamilton Assistant Coach (uncredited)
- Ralph Brooks Party Guest (uncredited)
- Jim Backus Dr. Franklin
- Brick Sullivan Policeman (uncredited)
- Don Beddoe Jaeger
- Tom Coleman Bartender (uncredited)
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- Amzie Strickland Party Guest (uncredited)
- William J. O'Brien Vendor Eating Hot Dog (uncredited)
- William Phillips Ozzie
- Richard Erdman Buddy Morgan
- Robert Ellis Urchin
- Bill Erwin Minor Role (uncredited)
- Dick Ryan Danny, Bartender (uncredited)
- Russell Thorson Hunk Edwards
- Jackie Jackson Urchin (uncredited)
- Audrey Young Singer
- Charles Lang Whitey
- Kenny Washington Benny
- Jack Paar Scoop Spooner
- Mason Alan Dinehart Urchin (uncredited)
- Albin Robeling Andre (uncredited)
- Erin Selwyn Franklin's Nurse (uncredited)
- Wanda Cantlon Minor Role (uncredited)
- Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch Football Player (uncredited)
- Gene Leslie Vendor (uncredited)
- Warren Schannon Urchin (uncredited)
- Jack Banta Football Player (uncredited)
- Edward Kotal Curly
- Steve Bogarus Football Player (uncredited)
- Gilbert J. Bouley Football Player (uncredited)
- Gerard Cowhig Football Player (uncredited)
- Steve Crandall Reporter (uncredited)
- Roger Eason Football Player (uncredited)
- Tom Fears Football Player (uncredited)
- C. Fred Gehrke Football Player (uncredited)
- Ray George Football Player (uncredited)
- Howard W. Hickey Football Player (uncredited)
- Franklin Hubbell Football Player (uncredited)
- Leslie Horvath Football Player (uncredited)
- Richard W. Huffman Football Player (uncredited)
More from Jacques Tourneur
More films directed by Jacques Tourneur, best-rated first: Out of the Past, Cat People, Nightfall and War-Gods of the Deep.
Easy Living Plot Summary
What happens in Easy Living from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pete Wilson is a star quarterback who believes his football future is secure, even after his longtime teammate Bill “Holly” Holloran is released by the team. He continues to receive advances on his salary from Anne, Lenahan’s secretary, while Lenahan—the team owner and coach—keeps a firm grip on the club’s fortunes.
Full summary
The whole story of Easy Living, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Easy Living?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What position does Pete Wilson play on the football team?
Easy Living Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Interference” and “La Vie Facile”.
- Also known as
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- Interference
- La Vie Facile
- Il gigante di New York
- Vida fácil
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Easy Living FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Easy Living, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Easy Living?
Easy Living runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Easy Living released?
Easy Living was released on October 8, 1949.
Who directed Easy Living?
Easy Living was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
More films by Jacques Tourneur Who is in the cast of Easy Living?
Easy Living stars Victor Mature as Pete Wilson, Gordon Jones as Bill 'Holly' Holloran and Lloyd Nolan as Lenahan, among 54 credited actors.
Does Easy Living have a post-credit scene?
No. Easy Living has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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