# In This Our Life (1942)

> A ruthless socialite tears through love, family, and reputation while a racially charged cover-up exposes the consequences of her selfishness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28375

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: John Huston
- Cast: Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, George Brent, Dennis Morgan, Charles Coburn, Frank Craven, Billie Burke, Hattie McDaniel
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034890/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: theatrical, bleak, morally severe, classic cinema night, Bette Davis retrospective

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