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Waking Up the Town

8.019251h 3mMovieComedy

Jim Joyce runs a garage with old Abner Hope. When Hope's granddaughter, Mary Ellen, comes to visit, Joyce falls in love with her. Joyce has a number of bizarre inventions and he dreams of harnessing the nearby falls for power, but he can't get any financing from the town banker.

DirectorJames Cruze
WritersFrank Condon·James Cruze

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Not available in India
Streaming in 61 other countries

Waking Up the Town isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda and 57 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by James Cruze

JPJack Pickford
Jack Pickford
Jack Joyce
NSNorma Shearer
Norma Shearer
Mary Ellen Hope
CMClaire McDowell
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Joyce
AFAlec B. Francis
Alec B. Francis
Abner Hope
HPHerbert Prior
Herbert Prior
Curt Horndyke
AMAnn May
Ann May
Helen Horndyke
GD
George Dromgold
Joe Lakin
JE
Jack Edwards
Little Boy (uncredited)

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Waking Up the Town — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waking Up the Town?

Waking Up the Town isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Andorra, United Arab Emirates and Antigua & Barbuda and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Waking Up the Town on Netflix?

No, Waking Up the Town is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Waking Up the Town on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Waking Up the Town for free?

Waking Up the Town isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.