Wake Up and Live
“It's the HOTCHA-TOPSA of HOWLARITY! (”
Synopsis
Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
Top Cast
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Walter Winchell
Walter Winchell
Ben Bernie
Ben Bernie and His Orchestra
Alice Faye
Alice Huntley
Patsy Kelly
Patsy Kane
Ned Sparks
Steve Cluskey
Jack Haley
Edward 'Eddie" Kane
Walter Catlett
Gus Avery
Grace Bradley
Jean Roberts
Joan Davis
Comic Spanish Dancer
Leah Ray
Cafe Singer
Miles Mander
James Stratton
Douglas Fowley
Herman
Etienne Girardot
Waldo Peebles
Barnett Parker
Foster
Paul Hurst
McCabe
Warren Hymer
Poker-Playing Thug
William Demarest
Radio Center Tour Guide
Harry Tyler
Flat Tire Motorist
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothea Brande, Jack Yellen, Curtis Kenyon, Harry Tugend
- Original Title
- Wake Up and Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Dorothea Brande, Jack Yellen, Curtis Kenyon, Harry Tugend
Edward Cronjager
Robert L. Simpson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Jack Yellen
Writer
William S. Darling
Production Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Harry Tugend
Writer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wake Up and Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wake Up and Live about?
Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
Who directed Wake Up and Live?
Wake Up and Live was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in Wake Up and Live?
The principal cast of Wake Up and Live includes Walter Winchell, Ben Bernie, Alice Faye, Patsy Kelly, Ned Sparks.
When was Wake Up and Live released and how long is it?
Wake Up and Live was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is Wake Up and Live based on a book or true story?
Wake Up and Live is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothea Brande".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wake Up and Live?
Wake Up and Live holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).