Here Come the Waves (1944)

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This peppy wartime musical stars Bing Crosby as radio crooner Johnny Cabot, the heartthrob of millions. To escape his frenzied fans, Johnny joins the Navy, where is he ordering to aid a WAVE recruiting drive. He is helped(?) in this endeavor by Betty Hutton, amusingly cast in a dual role as twin… More This peppy wartime musical stars Bing Crosby as radio crooner Johnny Cabot, the heartthrob of millions. To escape his frenzied fans, Johnny joins the Navy, where is he ordering to aid a WAVE recruiting drive. He is helped(?) in this endeavor by Betty Hutton, amusingly cast in a dual role as twin sisters Susie and Rosemary, one a shy retiring brunette, the other a bold and brassy blonde (Vera Marshe doubles for Hutton is some scenes). Part of Johnny's recruiting strategy is to stage a musical show, as good an excuse as any for a steady stream of bouncy musical numbers. This is the film in which Bing Crosby and Sonny Tufts, both in blackface, introduce the Johnny Mercer-Harold Arlen standard "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive." Sharp-eyed viewers will spot Yvonne de Carlo, Mona Freeman, Mae Clarke, and Noel "Lois Lane" Neill in small roles. Here Come the Waves was partially remade by Martin & Lewis as Sailor Beware. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By: Mark Sandrich
Written By: Allan Scott, Ken Englund, Zion Myers
Genres: Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 18, 1944 Wide
On DVD: Nov 14, 2006

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AJ V

This movie may remind you of White Christmas when you read about it, but it's slightly different, and it's a good, funny movie. Of course the romance in the movie is predictable, but I say watch this for the comedy, and for Crosby.
jay n

Good music well sung, the story is steeped in patriotism, fittingly since it came out during WWII. Bing is fine and easy going, Betty plays twins, the brunette Betty is low key and likable but the blonde Betty is way too much. You want to reach through the screen and tie her down and… More
Good music well sung, the story is steeped in patriotism, fittingly since it came out during WWII. Bing is fine and easy going, Betty plays twins, the brunette Betty is low key and likable but the blonde Betty is way too much. You want to reach through the screen and tie her down and gag her just for a moments peace!!

Cast

            Bing Crosby as Johnny Cabot

            Betty Hutton as Rosemary Allison

            Sonny Tufts as Windy

            Ann Doran as Ruth

            Gwen Crawford as Tex

            Noel Neill as Dorothy

            Catherine Craig as Lieutenant Townsend

            Marjorie Henshaw as Isabel

            Harry Barris as Bandleader

            Mae Clarke as Ensign Kirk

            Minor Watson as Superior officer

            Terry Adams as Second Pretty Girl

            Lillian Bronson as Cabot Fan

            Charles D. Brown as Capt. Johnson

            Yvonne De Carlo as Girl

            Jimmie Dundee as Chief Petty Officer

            Edward Emerson as Civiiian

            James Flavin as Policeman

            William Forrest as Lieutenant Commander

            Mona Freeman as 1st Fainting Girl

            Joel Friend as Dancer

            Greta Granstedt as Wave Control Tower Operator

            Kit Guard as Yellow Cab Driver

            William Haade as Officer

            Alex Havier as Waiter

            Weldon Heyburn as 1st Civilian

            Carlotta Jelm as 2nd Fainting Girl

            Roberta Jonay as Dancer

            Kay Linaker as First Pretty Girl

            Babe London as Girl Window Washer

            Jack Norton as Waiter at Cabana Club

            Oscar O'Shea as The Commodore

            Cyril Ring as Lieutenant Colonel

            Anabel Shaw as Isabel

            George Turner as Naval Recruit

            Jean Willes as Fan of Johnny Cabot

            Guy Zanette as Specialty Dancer

            Don Kramer
            
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