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The Big Broadcast of 1936

A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!

5.8(12)19351h 38m1

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.

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Released
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Language
English
Part of Big Broadcast Collection · 4 films
  • radio station
  • radio
  • singing

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United States of America

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  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR20 Sept 1935

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The Big Broadcast of 1936 was released on 20 September 1935.

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    CinemaSerf

    6/29/2025

    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 run for its money! Not only can it intercept transmissions from anywhe…

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