Rise and Shine
“A COLLEGIATE CARNIVAL of ROMANCE, MELODY and MADNESS!”
Synopsis
The college president, the head cheerleader and a gambling gangster try to keep a flunking football star in the game
Top Cast
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Jack Oakie
Boley Bolenciecwcz
George Murphy
Jimmy McGonagle
Linda Darnell
Louise Murray
Walter Brennan
Grandpa
Milton Berle
Seabiscuit
Sheldon Leonard
Menace
Donald Meek
Professor Philip Murray
Ruth Donnelly
Mame Bacon
Raymond Walburn
Colonel Bacon
Donald MacBride
Coach Graham
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Murray
Charles Waldron
President
Mildred Gover
Mrs. Robertson
William Haade
Butch
Dick Rich
Gogo
John Hiestand
Announcer
Claire Du Brey
Miss Pinkham
Paul Harvey
Orville Turner
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Rise and Shine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Herman J. Mankiewicz, James Thurber
Alfred Newman
Edward Cronjager
Allen McNeil
Mark Hellinger
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Mark Hellinger
Producer
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Allen McNeil
Editor
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rise and Shine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rise and Shine about?
The college president, the head cheerleader and a gambling gangster try to keep a flunking football star in the game
Who directed Rise and Shine?
Rise and Shine was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Rise and Shine?
The principal cast of Rise and Shine includes Jack Oakie, George Murphy, Linda Darnell, Walter Brennan, Milton Berle.
When was Rise and Shine released and how long is it?
Rise and Shine was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Rise and Shine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rise and Shine was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rise and Shine?
Rise and Shine holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).