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Make a Wish

""THE BIGGEST LITTLE SINGING STAR" IN A MELODY DRAMA OF THE MAINE WOODS!"

September 1, 1937 1h 17m 5.5/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 1937. Make a Wish is a music/comedy film. directed by Kurt Neumann. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Bobby Breen, Basil Rathbone, and Henry Armetta

Synopsis

While vacationing at a boys' camp, the rambunctious Chip Winters befriends a famed composer Johnny Selden. Stuck for an inspiration for his latest operetta, Selden at last finds it when he meets Chip's gorgeous mother Irene Winters, a popular singer. Alas, her stiff-necked fiancé Walter Mays refuses to allow her to return to the stage, whereupon Rathbone spirals into a depression -- and even worse, a profound case of writers' block.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (10 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Sol Lesser Productions
  • Bobby Breen Productions Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Make a Wish about?

While vacationing at a boys' camp, the rambunctious Chip Winters befriends a famed composer Johnny Selden. Stuck for an inspiration for his latest operetta, Selden at last finds it when he meets Ch...

Who directed Make a Wish?

Make a Wish was directed by Kurt Neumann.

How long is Make a Wish?

Make a Wish has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was Make a Wish released?

Make a Wish was released on September 1, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Make a Wish?

The main cast of Make a Wish includes Bobby Breen, Basil Rathbone, Henry Armetta, Donald Meek, Leon Errol.