The 1949 Universal Studio movie The Life of Riley was based on the famous radio series and was a great screen hit.

When Peg’s old school flame turns up with his wife and his successful life Chester A. Riley decides he is through being a failure. Come what may he’s determined to be a success.

Stars William Bendix, Rosemary DeCamp, Richard Long and Meg Randall all of whom appeared in the movie. Also John Brown as Digger O’Dell from the radio series.