The Big Broadcast of 1936

Sep 20, 1935

1h 38m

★ 5.5

A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!

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.

Genres

Music

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Spud Miller

Jack Oakie

George

George Burns

Gracie

Gracie Allen

Countess Ysobel de Naigila

Lyda Roberti

Sue

Wendy Barrie

Smiley Goodwin

Henry Wadsworth

Gordoni

C. Henry Gordon

Herman

Benny Baker

Bing

Bing Crosby

Ethel Merman

Mrs. Sealingsworth

Mary Boland

Wilbur Sealingsworth

Charles Ruggles

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