You Only Live Once (1937)

  • NR
  • 01/28/1937 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 26m

A terrifying drama of love and murder!

Overview

Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.

Fritz Lang

Director

Gene Towne

Screenplay

C. Graham Baker

Screenplay

Cast

Sylvia Sidney's headshot

Sylvia Sidney

Joan Graham
Henry Fonda's headshot

Henry Fonda

Eddie Taylor
Barton MacLane's headshot

Barton MacLane

Stephen Whitney
Jean Dixon's headshot

Jean Dixon

Bonnie Graham
William Gargan's headshot

William Gargan

Father Dolan
Jerome Cowan's headshot

Jerome Cowan

Dr. Hill
Charles 'Chic' Sale's headshot

Charles 'Chic' Sale

Ethan
Margaret Hamilton's headshot

Margaret Hamilton

Hester

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