Living It Up
“THEY'RE LAFFIN' IT UP!”
Synopsis
Homer Flagg is a railroad worker in the small New Mexico town of Desert Hole. One day, he finds an abandoned automobile at an old atomic proving ground. His doctor and best friend, Steve Harris, diagnoses him with radiation poisoning and gives Homer three weeks to live. A big city reporter hears of Homer's plight and convinces her editor to provide an all-expenses paid trip to New York.
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Jerry Lewis
Homer Flagg
Dean Martin
Dr. Steve Harris
Janet Leigh
Wally Cook
Edward Arnold
The Mayor of New York
Fred Clark
Oliver Stone
Sheree North
Jitterbug Champion
Sammy White
Waiter
Sid Tomack
Master of Ceremonies
Sig Ruman
Dr. Emile Egelhofer
Richard Loo
Dr. Lee
Raymond Greenleaf
Conductor
Walter Baldwin
Isaiah Jackson
Fay Roope
Man
John Alderson
Yankee Catcher (uncredited)
Art Baker
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft
Cop (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Bellboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlantic City
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
- Original Score
- Jule Styne
- Original Title
- Living It Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, York Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, Ben Hecht, Bob Hilliard, James H. Street
Jule Styne
Daniel L. Fapp, W. Wallace Kelley
Archie Marshek
Paul Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Jack Rose
Screenplay
Archie Marshek
Editor
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Paul Jones
Producer
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 Living It Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Living It Up about?
Homer Flagg is a railroad worker in the small New Mexico town of Desert Hole. One day, he finds an abandoned automobile at an old atomic proving ground. His doctor and best friend, Steve Harris, diagnoses him with radiation poisoning and gives Homer three weeks to live. A big city reporter hears of Homer's plight and convinces her editor to provide an all-expenses paid trip to New York.
Who directed Living It Up?
Living It Up was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Living It Up?
The principal cast of Living It Up includes Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Janet Leigh, Edward Arnold, Fred Clark.
When was Living It Up released and how long is it?
Living It Up was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Living It Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Living It Up was composed by Jule Styne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Living It Up?
Living It Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).