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You Only Live Once

The public defender's secretary and an ex-convict get married and try to make a life together, but a series of disasters sends their lives spiraling out of control.

Joan is the secretary to the public defender in a large city. She is in love with a career criminal named Eddie, and she believes that he is a basically good person who just had some tough breaks. She uses her influence to get him released early, and he tries to go straight after marrying her, but things don't work out, and they both go on the lam.

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Original Theatrical Trailer | You're Only Young Once | Warner Archive

Original Theatrical Trailer | You're Only Young Once | Warner Archive

Info about You Only Live Once

Studio(s): Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists

Originally Released: United States, Jan 23, 1937

Production Country: United States

Budget: $575,000.00

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir