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The Big Broadcast of 1936

  • 1935
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935)
SlapstickComedyMusical

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 worl... Read allSpud 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.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.

  • Director
    • Norman Taurog
  • Writers
    • Walter DeLeon
    • Francis Martin
    • Ralph Spence
  • Stars
    • Jack Oakie
    • George Burns
    • Gracie Allen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    378
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writers
      • Walter DeLeon
      • Francis Martin
      • Ralph Spence
    • Stars
      • Jack Oakie
      • George Burns
      • Gracie Allen
    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast99+

    Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie
    • Spud Miller
    George Burns
    George Burns
    • George Burns
    Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen
    • Gracie Allen
    Lyda Roberti
    Lyda Roberti
    • Countess Ysobel de Naigila
    Wendy Barrie
    Wendy Barrie
    • Sue
    Henry Wadsworth
    Henry Wadsworth
    • Smiley
    C. Henry Gordon
    C. Henry Gordon
    • Gordoni
    Benny Baker
    Benny Baker
    • Herman
    Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby
    • Bing
    Ethel Merman
    Ethel Merman
    • Ethel Merman
    Mary Boland
    Mary Boland
    • Mrs. Sealingsworth
    Charles Ruggles
    Charles Ruggles
    • Wilbur Sealingsworth
    David Holt
    David Holt
    • Brother
    Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler
    • Little Girl in Hospital
    Guy Standing
    Guy Standing
    • Doctor
    • (as Sir Guy Standing)
    Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick
    • Nurse
    Bill Robinson
    Bill Robinson
    • Specialty
    Ray Noble
    Ray Noble
    • Band Leader
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writers
      • Walter DeLeon
      • Francis Martin
      • Ralph Spence
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The number "It's the Animal in Me" was originally intended for We're Not Dressing (1934), but was cut from that movie before release.
    • Quotes
      • Countess Ysobel de Naigila: [gesturing to Spud] When you sing to me, my heart goes "Peep!"
      • [She gestures to Smiley]
      • Countess Ysobel de Naigila: When you talk to me, my I float away in clouds. Now you understand?
      • Spud Miller, Smiley: No.
    • Alternate versions
      Carlos Gardel scenes were reshot in spanish for argentinian distribution. This version is known as Cazadores de Estrellas.
    • Connections
      Featured in Biography: The Nicholas Brothers: Flying High (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Double Trouble
      Music by Ralph Rainger, Richard A. Whiting
      Lyrics by Leo Robin
      Performed by Lyda Roberti, Jack Oakie, Henry Wadsworth and chorus

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 20, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cazadores de estrellas
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(Paramount Astoria studio site)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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