The Big Broadcast of 1936

Norman Taurog
1935-09-20

A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!
5.375
98 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jack Oakie Spud Miller Unowned
George Burns George Unowned
Gracie Allen Gracie Unowned
Lyda Roberti Countess Ysobel de Naigila Unowned
Wendy Barrie Sue Unowned
Henry Wadsworth Smiley Goodwin Unowned
C. Henry Gordon Gordoni Unowned
Benny Baker Herman Unowned
Bing Crosby Bing Unowned
Ethel Merman Ethel Merman Unowned
Mary Boland Mrs. Sealingsworth Unowned
Charles Ruggles Wilbur Sealingsworth Unowned
David Holt Brother Unowned
Virginia Weidler Little Girl in Hospital Unowned
Guy Standing Doctor Unowned
Gail Patrick Nurse Unowned
Bill Robinson Specialty Unowned
Ray Noble Band Leader Unowned
Ina Ray Hutton Ina Ray Hutton Unowned
Fayard Nicholas Dot Unowned
Harold Nicholas Dash Unowned
Akim Tamiroff Boris Unowned
Samuel S. Hinds Captain Unowned
Skippy Dog Unowned