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

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Norman Taurog
Genres: Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 23, 1954 Wide
On DVD: Jun 5, 2007

Critic Reviews

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

            Dean Martin as Dr. Steve Harris

            Jerry Lewis as Homer Flagg

            Janet Leigh as Wally Cook

            Edward Arnold as The Mayor

            Fred Clark as Oliver Stone

            Sheree North as Jitterbug Dancer

            Sammy White as Waiter

            Sid Tomack as Master of Ceremonies

            Sig Rumann as Dr. Egelhofer

            Richard Loo as Dr. Lee

            Raymond Greenleaf as Conductor

            Walter S. Baldwin as Isaiah

            John Alderson as Catcher

            Art Baker as Radio Announcer

            Stanley Blystone as Engineer

            Lane Chandler as Cop

            Booth Colman as Fernandez

            Clancy Cooper as Slugger

            Gino Corrado as Shoe Salesman

            Kathryn Grant as Manicurist

            Frankie Darro as Bellhop

            Jean Del Val as Chef

            Marla English as First Manicurist

            Fritz Feld as Barber

            Dabbs Greer as Head Ranger

            Al Hill as Slugger

            Donald Kerr as Martin

            Norman Leavitt as Photographer

            Emmett Lynn as Gas Station Attendant

            Hank Mann as Bus Boy

            Torben Meyer as Cook

            Fay Roope as Man

            Grady Sutton as Gift Shop Proprietor

            Sig Ruman
            
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