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Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
A shy, aspiring singer gets a job as a radio personality and becomes a sensation. However, his success is threatened when his manager tries to pass off his songs as his own. The singer must overcome his insecurities and expose the truth to win the girl and keep his career alive.
Wake Up and Live was a modest success, praised for its energetic musical numbers and the chemistry between its leads. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it provided lighthearted entertainment and showcased the burgeoning talents of its stars during a vibrant period for Hollywood musicals.
Praised for its lively musical numbers and enjoyable performances.
A charming and lighthearted musical comedy that offers pleasant entertainment.
Features strong chemistry between the main cast, particularly Alice Faye and Sonny Tufts.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this older film is not readily available, but contemporary reviews suggest it was viewed as a pleasant and entertaining musical comedy.
This film marked the first starring role for Alice Faye, who would go on to become one of 20th Century Fox's biggest musical stars.
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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 "E...