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Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
Wake Up and Live (1937) is a music film directed by Sidney Lanfield, released on August 23, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Walter Winchell, Ben Bernie, Alice Faye and Patsy Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Walter Winchell
as Walter Winchell
Ben Bernie
as Ben Bernie and His Orchestra
Alice Faye
as Alice Huntley
Patsy Kelly
as Patsy Kane
Ned Sparks
as Steve Cluskey
Jack Haley
as Edward 'Eddie" Kane
Walter Catlett
as Gus Avery
Grace Bradley
as Jean Roberts
Joan Davis
as Comic Spanish Dancer
Leah Ray
as Cafe Singer
Miles Mander
as James Stratton
Douglas Fowley
as Herman
Directed by Sidney Lanfield, written by Dorothea Brande, Jack Yellen and Curtis Kenyon, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on April 4, 2022
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The main cast of Wake Up and Live (1937) includes Walter Winchell, Ben Bernie, Alice Faye, Patsy Kelly and Ned Sparks. The film was directed by Sidney Lanfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Wake Up and Live was released on August 23, 1937 and runs for 1h 31m.
Wake Up and Live (1937) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
