The Big Broadcast of 1936

"A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!"

Sep 20 1935 N/A 1h 37m
Musical

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.

Plot

Spud Miller hopes to save his struggling radio station by winning a broadcast competition, with the help of the Radio Eye, an invention that can display live events from anywhere in the world.

Written by

Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin, Ralph Spence

Directed by

Norman Taurog

Cast

Jack Oakie, George Burns, Gracie Allen

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
372
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA