The Big Broadcast of 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1936

The Big Broadcast of 1936

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1935
1h 38m
5.5(11 votes)
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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.

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Cast & Crew

24 members
Acting

Jack Oakie

Spud Miller

Jack Oakie
Acting

George Burns

George

George Burns
Acting

Gracie Allen

Gracie

Gracie Allen
Acting

Lyda Roberti

Countess Ysobel de Naigila

Lyda Roberti
Acting

Wendy Barrie

Sue

Wendy Barrie
Acting

Henry Wadsworth

Smiley Goodwin

Henry Wadsworth
Acting

C. Henry Gordon

Gordoni

C. Henry Gordon
Acting

Benny Baker

Herman

Benny Baker
Acting

Bing Crosby

Bing

Bing Crosby
Acting

Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman
Acting

Mary Boland

Mrs. Sealingsworth

Mary Boland
Acting

Charles Ruggles

Wilbur Sealingsworth

Charles Ruggles
Acting

David Holt

Brother

David Holt
Acting

Virginia Weidler

Little Girl in Hospital

Virginia Weidler
Acting

Guy Standing

Doctor

Guy Standing
Acting

Gail Patrick

Nurse

Gail Patrick
Acting

Bill Robinson

Specialty

Bill Robinson
Acting

Ray Noble

Band Leader

Ray Noble
Acting

Ina Ray Hutton

Ina Ray Hutton

Ina Ray Hutton
Acting

Fayard Nicholas

Dot

Fayard Nicholas
Acting

Harold Nicholas

Dash

Harold Nicholas
Acting

Akim Tamiroff

Boris

Akim Tamiroff
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Samuel S. Hinds

Captain

Samuel S. Hinds
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Skippy

Dog

Skippy

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