The Big Broadcast of 1936

September. 20,1935      NR
Rating:
5.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The wisp of a storyline involves two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller, who doubles as the station's sole announcer while his comic partner Smiley serves as the house crooner. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device which can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.

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

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