The Big Broadcast of 1936

A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!

5.819351h 38m

Released

Music

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date1935-09-20

Runtime1h 38m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Keywords

radio station

radio

singing

Big Broadcast Collection

4 Films

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A series of films produced by Paramount Pictures in the 1930s as a showcase for the film and radio stars of the day.

The Big Broadcast

1932

The Big Broadcast of 1936

1935

The Big Broadcast of 1937

1936

The Big Broadcast of 1938

1938

Cast & Crew

Jack Oakie

as Spud Miller

George Burns

as George

Gracie Allen

as Gracie

Lyda Roberti

as Countess Ysobel de Naigila

Wendy Barrie

as Sue

Henry Wadsworth

as Smiley Goodwin

C. Henry Gordon

as Gordoni

Benny Baker

as Herman

Bing Crosby

as Bing

Ethel Merman

as Ethel Merman

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Jun 29, 2025

6/10

To be fair to director Norman Taurog, at least he has tried to inject the semblance of a story into this otherwise entertaining but routine revue-style film showcasing a plethora of talent strutting their stuff! That story is put into the safe hands of George Burns and Gracie Allen who have invented a gizmo that could give Orwell’s “Big Brother” a …

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