Make a Wish
“"THE BIGGEST LITTLE SINGING STAR" IN A MELODY DRAMA OF THE MAINE WOODS!”
Synopsis
While vacationing at a boys' camp, the rambunctious Chip Winters befriends a famed composer Johnny Selden. Stuck for an inspiration for his latest operetta, Selden at last finds it when he meets Chip's gorgeous mother Irene Winters, a popular singer. Alas, her stiff-necked fiancé Walter Mays refuses to allow her to return to the stage, whereupon Rathbone spirals into a depression -- and even worse, a profound case of writers' block.
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Bobby Breen
Chip Winters
Basil Rathbone
Johnny Selden
Henry Armetta
Moreta
Donald Meek
Joseph
Leon Errol
Brennan
Billy Lee
Pee Wee
Ralph Forbes
Walter Mays
Leonid Kinskey
Moe
Herbert Rawlinson
Dr. Stevens
Spencer Charters
Station Agent
Johnny Arthur
Antoine
Lew Kelly
Mailman
Charles Richman
Wagner
Fred Scott
Minstrel
Lillian Harmer
Clara
Barbara Barondess
Secretary
Dorothy Appleby
Telephone Girl
Richard Tucker
Grant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell, Bernard Schubert, Gertrude Berg
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- Make a Wish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions, Bobby Breen Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Earle Snell, Bernard Schubert, Gertrude Berg
Hugo Riesenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Neumann
Director
Earle Snell
Writer
Bernard Schubert
Writer
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Make a Wish
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What is Make a Wish about?
While vacationing at a boys' camp, the rambunctious Chip Winters befriends a famed composer Johnny Selden. Stuck for an inspiration for his latest operetta, Selden at last finds it when he meets Chip's gorgeous mother Irene Winters, a popular singer. Alas, her stiff-necked fiancé Walter Mays refuses to allow her to return to the stage, whereupon Rathbone spirals into a depression -- and even worse, a profound case of writers' block.
Who directed Make a Wish?
Make a Wish was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in Make a Wish?
The principal cast of Make a Wish includes Bobby Breen, Basil Rathbone, Henry Armetta, Donald Meek, Leon Errol.
When was Make a Wish released and how long is it?
Make a Wish was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Make a Wish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Make a Wish was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Make a Wish?
Make a Wish holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).