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What a Life

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A musical parody on prison reform in which a prison warden gives his cellblocks the look of a summer resort in order to stave off reformers.

DirectorJohn G. Adolfi
WritersHerman Ruby·Sid Silvers

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Cast · Directed by John G. Adolfi

VSVirginia Sale
Virginia Sale
Head Prison Reformer
WIWilliam Irving
William Irving
Algy the Convict
FMFrank Mills
Frank Mills
Complaining Prisoner at Show
LPLon Poff
Lon Poff
Prison Reformer

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What a Life — streaming FAQ

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Is What a Life on Netflix?

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What a Life isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for What a Life?

What a Life hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 3, 1930. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.