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The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935)

"A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!"

5.5/10 1h 38m Sep 20, 1935
Music

Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device that can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Big Broadcast of 1936
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

Jack Oakie
Jack Oakie
Spud Miller
Popularity: 4.1
George Burns
George Burns
George
Popularity: 6.4
Gracie Allen
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Popularity: 2.2
Lyda Roberti
Lyda Roberti
Countess Ysobel de Naigila
Popularity: 0.4
Wendy Barrie
Wendy Barrie
Sue
Popularity: 1.2
Henry Wadsworth
Henry Wadsworth
Smiley Goodwin
Popularity: 2.3
C. Henry Gordon
C. Henry Gordon
Gordoni
Popularity: 0.4
Benny Baker
Benny Baker
Herman
Popularity: 1.4
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Bing
Popularity: 4.4
Ethel Merman
Ethel Merman
Ethel Merman
Popularity: 4.5
Mary Boland
Mary Boland
Mrs. Sealingsworth
Popularity: 1.2
Charles Ruggles
Charles Ruggles
Wilbur Sealingsworth
Popularity: 1.1

Key Crew

Screenplay Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin, Ralph Spence
Director Norman Taurog
Executive Producer Henry Herzbrun
Editor Ellsworth Hoagland
Producer Benjamin Glazer

Production

Paramount Pictures
US

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Keywords

radio station radio singing

Reviews from TMDB

CinemaSerf 6/10
Jun 29, 2025

To be fair to director Norman Taurog, at least he has tried to inject the semblance of a story into this otherwise entertaining but routine revue-style film showcasing a plethora of talent strutting their stuff! That story is put into the safe hands of George Burns and Gracie Allen who have invented ... Read more

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Details
Release Date September 20, 1935
Runtime 1h 38m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
Links
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