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The Big Broadcast of 1936

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The Big Broadcast of 1936

A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!

5.5

1h 38m

1935

“A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Norman Taurog

Music

radio stationradiosinging

Cast & Crew

Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie

as Spud Miller

George Burns

George Burns

as George

Gracie Allen

Gracie Allen

as Gracie

Lyda Roberti

Lyda Roberti

as Countess Ysobel de Naigila

Wendy Barrie

Wendy Barrie

as Sue

Henry Wadsworth

Henry Wadsworth

as Smiley Goodwin

C. Henry Gordon

C. Henry Gordon

as Gordoni

Benny Baker

Benny Baker

as Herman

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

as Bing

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