Living It Up (1954)
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The 1954 Martin-and-Lewis romp Living It Up is an amusing remake of the 1937 comedy classic Nothing Sacred. More specifically, it is the film version of the Broadway musical Hazel Flagg, which was based on Nothing Sacred. The heroine of the original undergoes a sex change to become feckless Homer… More The 1954 Martin-and-Lewis romp Living It Up is an amusing remake of the 1937 comedy classic Nothing Sacred. More specifically, it is the film version of the Broadway musical Hazel Flagg, which was based on Nothing Sacred. The heroine of the original undergoes a sex change to become feckless Homer Flagg (Jerry Lewis), who is led to believe that he's dying of radiation poisoning. Manhattan newspaperwoman Wally Cook (Janet Leigh), hoping to improve circulation of her paper, convinces her boss, Oliver Stone (Fred Clark), to fete Homer as a hero with an all-expenses-paid trip to the Big Apple. Meanwhile, Homer learns from local doctor Steve (Dean Martin) that he isn't dying at all. But Steve talks Homer into taking advantage of the celebrity treatment bestowed on him by Wally, and a good time is had by all -- until medical specialist Dr. Egelhofer (Sig Rumann) insists upon examining Homer. Highlights include a hilarious bit at Yankee Stadium, and an energetic jitterbug number featuring Jerry Lewis and Sheree North. The handful of songs retained from Hazel Flagg include "Every Street's a Boulevard in Old New York." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Norman Taurog
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 23, 1954 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A misbegotten remake of the 1937's classic musical comedy Nothing Sacred starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
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Cast
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Dean Martin
as Dr. Steve Harris
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Jerry Lewis
as Homer Flagg
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Janet Leigh
as Wally Cook
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Edward Arnold
as The Mayor
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Fred Clark
as Oliver Stone
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Sheree North
as Jitterbug Dancer
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Sammy White
as Waiter
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Sid Tomack
as Master of Ceremonies
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Sig Rumann
as Dr. Egelhofer
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Richard Loo
as Dr. Lee
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Raymond Greenleaf
as Conductor
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Walter S. Baldwin
as Isaiah
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John Alderson
as Catcher
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Art Baker
as Radio Announcer
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Stanley Blystone
as Engineer
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Lane Chandler
as Cop
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Booth Colman
as Fernandez
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Clancy Cooper
as Slugger
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Gino Corrado
as Shoe Salesman
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Kathryn Grant
as Manicurist
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Frankie Darro
as Bellhop
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Jean Del Val
as Chef
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Marla English
as First Manicurist
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Fritz Feld
as Barber
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Dabbs Greer
as Head Ranger
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Al Hill
as Slugger
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Donald Kerr
as Martin
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Norman Leavitt
as Photographer
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Emmett Lynn
as Gas Station Attendant
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Hank Mann
as Bus Boy
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Torben Meyer
as Cook
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Fay Roope
as Man
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Grady Sutton
as Gift Shop Proprietor
- Sig Ruman
