

The Big Broadcast of 1936
A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
1935-09-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
5.545
Jack Oakie
Spud Miller
George Burns
George
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Lyda Roberti
Countess Ysobel de Naigila
Wendy Barrie
Sue
Henry Wadsworth
Smiley Goodwin
C. Henry Gordon
Gordoni
Benny Baker
Herman
Bing Crosby
Bing
Ethel Merman
Ethel Merman
Mary Boland
Mrs. Sealingsworth
Charles Ruggles
Wilbur Sealingsworth
David Holt
Brother
Virginia Weidler
Little Girl in Hospital
Guy Standing
Doctor
Gail Patrick
Nurse
Bill Robinson
Specialty
Ray Noble
Band Leader
Ina Ray Hutton
Ina Ray Hutton
Fayard Nicholas
Dot
Harold Nicholas
Dash
Akim Tamiroff
Boris
Samuel S. Hinds
Captain
Skippy
Dog
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