You Only Live Once

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.

Cast

Sylvia Sidney

as Joan Graham

Henry Fonda

as Eddie Taylor

Barton MacLane

as Stephen Whitney

Jean Dixon

as Bonnie Graham

William Gargan

as Father Dolan

Jerome Cowan

as Dr. Hill

Charles 'Chic' Sale

as Ethan

Margaret Hamilton

as Hester

Warren Hymer

as Buggsy

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

as Rogers

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