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Wake Up and Live( 1937)

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Overview

Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Walter Winchell

      Walter Winchell

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      Ben Bernie

      Ben Bernie and His Orchestra

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      Alice Faye

      Alice Huntley

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      Patsy Kelly

      Patsy Kane

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      Ned Sparks

      Steve Cluskey

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      Jack Haley

      Edward 'Eddie" Kane

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      Walter Catlett

      Gus Avery

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      Grace Bradley

      Jean Roberts

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      Joan Davis

      Comic Spanish Dancer

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      Leah Ray

      Cafe Singer

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      Miles Mander

      James Stratton

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      Douglas Fowley

      Herman

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      Etienne Girardot

      Waldo Peebles

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      Barnett Parker

      Foster

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      Paul Hurst

      McCabe

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      Warren Hymer

      Poker-Playing Thug

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      William Demarest

      Radio Center Tour Guide

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      Harry Tyler

      Flat Tire Motorist

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      Charles Williams

      Charlie Alberts, Agent

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      Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

      Elevator Operator

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      George Chandler

      Janitor

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      Wanda Perry

      Chorus Girl (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    5
    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Apr 04 2022
    Legend has it that wireless gossiper Walter Winchell and band leader Ben Bernie really did have a running feud. This film somewhat puts that myth to rest, but is does so in quite a quickly paced and amusing fashion. It all centres around "Eddie Kane" (Jack Haley) whom "Alice" (Alice Faye) tricks into singing for Bernie's band. Winchell sees a chance to show up his rival as the would-be singer won't pick up a live microphone so is monikered "The Phantom". Can she get him to fulfil his true potential and, of course, can he get the gal? Winchell, especially, is on good form here with some solid on...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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