Easy Living (1949)
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- 1h 17min
- Drama, Sport
- 18 Nov 1949 (Canada)
- Movie
Pete Wilson is on top. He is the highest paid professional football player in the league. He has seen other players come and go, but he was MVP last year and the future looks rosy. His wife, Liza, is there for the fame, the money, the good...
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Cast verified as complete
| Victor Mature | ... |
Pete Wilson
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| Lucille Ball | ... |
Anne
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| Lizabeth Scott | ... |
Liza Wilson
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| Sonny Tufts | ... |
Tim McCarr
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| Lloyd Nolan | ... |
Lenahan
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| Paul Stewart | ... |
Argus
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| Jack Paar | ... |
Scoop Spooner
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| Jeff Donnell | ... |
Penny McCarr
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| Art Baker | ... |
Howard Vollmer
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| Gordon Jones | ... |
Bill Holloran
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| Don Beddoe | ... |
Jaeger
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| Richard Erdman | ... |
Buddy Morgan
(as Dick Erdman)
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| William 'Bill' Phillips | ... |
Ozzie
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| Charles Lang | ... |
Whitey
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Kenny Washington | ... |
Benny
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| Julia Dean | ... |
Mrs. Belle Ryan
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| Everett Glass | ... |
Virgil Ryan
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| Jim Backus | ... |
Dr. Franklin
(as James Backus)
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| Robert Ellis | ... |
Urchin
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| Michael St. Angel | ... |
Gilbert Vollmer
(as Steven Flagg)
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Alex Sharp | ... |
Don
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| Russell Thorson | ... |
Hunk Edwards
(as Russ Thorson)
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June Bright | ... |
Billy Duane
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Edward Kotal | ... |
Curly
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| Audrey Young | ... |
Singer
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| The Los Angeles Rams | ... |
Football Players
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John Alban | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Leon Alton | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Jack Banta | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Steve Bogarus | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Gilbert J. Bouley | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Wanda Cantlon | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Tom Coleman | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Gerard Cowhig | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Steve Crandall | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Mason Alan Dinehart | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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Roger Eason | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| Bill Erwin | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Tom Fears | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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C. Fred Gehrke | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Ray George | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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Robert Graham | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hamilton | ... |
Assistant Coach (uncredited)
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Howard W. Hickey | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Leslie Horvath | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Shep Houghton | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Franklin Hubbell | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Richard W. Huffman | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Jackie Jackson | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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| Michael Jeffers | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Milan Lazetich | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Gene Leslie | ... |
Vendor (uncredited)
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Dante Magnani | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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John T. Martin | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Fred Naumetz | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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William L. Nelson | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| William J. O'Brien | ... |
Vendor Eating Hotdog (uncredited)
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Don Paul | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Albin Robeling | ... |
Andre, Chef (uncredited)
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Gene M. Ruszkowski | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Dick Ryan | ... |
Danny, Bartender (uncredited)
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Carl Samuelson | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Carl Saxe | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Warren Schannon | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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| Bernard Sell | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Erin Selwyn | ... |
Franklin's Nurse (uncredited)
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Robert 'Buddy' Shaw | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Bill Smyth | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| Amzie Strickland | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Brick Sullivan | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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John Zilly | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jacques Tourneur | ||
Written by
| Charles Schnee | ... | (screenplay) |
| Irwin Shaw | ... | (story "Education of the Heart") |
Produced by
| Robert Sparks | ... | producer |
Music by
| Roy Webb | ||
Cinematography by
| Harry J. Wild | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frederic Knudtson | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Albert S. D'Agostino | ||
| Alfred Herman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Harley Miller | ... | (set decorations) |
| Darrell Silvera | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Edward Stevenson | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Gordon Bau | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Robert Cowan | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Lee Greenway | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Carla Hadley | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Kay Shea | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| William Dorfman | ... | production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Lane | ... | assistant director |
| Joel Freeman | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Nate D. Slott | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Clem Portman | ... | sound |
| Earl A. Wolcott | ... | sound (as Earl Wolcott) |
Special Effects by
| Russell A. Cully | ... | special effects (as Russell Cully) |
Stunts
| Carl Saxe | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Alex Sharp | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Almond | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Jim Curley | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Alexander Kahle | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Charles Straumer | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Morris West | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| C. Bakaleinikoff | ... | musical director |
| Leigh Harline | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Richard Kinon | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1949) (United States) (theatrical) (as RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.)
- RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada (1949) (Canada) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Pictures (Australasia) (1950) (Australia) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- 7flix (2022) (Australia) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Pete Wilson is on top. He is the highest paid professional football player in the league. He has seen other players come and go, but he was MVP last year and the future looks rosy. His wife, Liza, is there for the fame, the money, the good times and does not like those who are washed up. His friend Tim, just retired and accepted a job as head coach at State. But Pete discovers that he has a condition that may end his career and all that he knows is football.
Written by Tony Fontana |
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| Taglines | Lucille Ball - she was packing a torch that lit up the field! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The white football seen in the warm-ups for the night game at the end of the film was used in the NFL for such games from 1929 to 1955. It was considered to be more visible to the players and fans than the typical brown football. By 1956 better stadium lighting, especially needed for television, made the white football obsolete. See more » |
| Goofs | Though the team's name is the Chiefs, their helmets have horns on them like the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in After the Fox (1966). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Easy Living See more » |
| Quotes |
Benny:
Does this mean another operation on my knee, Mr. Lenahan? Lenahan: That's it, Benny. Benny: Too bad I'm not an automobile. Then all we'd have to do is put on a new wheel. See more » |