The Big Broadcast of 1938

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Mar 9 1938 Approved 1h 31m
Animation, Comedy, Musical

The Bellows family causes comic confusion on an ocean liner, with time out for radio-style musical acts.

Plot

New ocean liner S.S. Gigantic is about to race its rival, the Colossal. Gigantic owner T.F. Bellows sends his brother S.B. on the Colossal, hoping he will cause trouble; delayed by a golf game, S.B. lands on Gigantic instead, and so does his unlucky daughter Martha. Meanwhile, radio emcee Buzz Fielding announces a series of musical acts and tries to juggle fiancée Dorothy and three ex-wives who've come for the ride. Can the Gigantic win against all handicaps? Will true love triumph?

Written by

Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin, Ken Englund

Directed by

Mitchell Leisen, James P. Hogan

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total

Scores
# of Votes
1,129
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA