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The Big Broadcast of 1936

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, September 20 1935
89 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jack OakieJack Oakie. Jack Oakie was 31 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Spud Miller'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 12 1903 –
Died: Mon, Jan 23 1978
Portrait of George BurnsGeorge Burns. George Burns was 39 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'George'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 20 1896 –
Died: Sat, Mar 09 1996
Portrait of Gracie AllenGracie Allen. Gracie Allen was 40 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Gracie'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 25 1895 –
Died: Thu, Aug 27 1964
Portrait of Lyda RobertiLyda Roberti. Lyda Roberti was 29 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Countess Ysobel de Naigila'.
Birthday: Sun, May 20 1906 –
Died: Sat, Dec 03 1938
Portrait of Wendy BarrieWendy Barrie. Wendy Barrie was 23 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Sue'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 18 1912 –
Died: Thu, Feb 02 1978
Portrait of Henry WadsworthHenry Wadsworth. Henry Wadsworth was 32 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Smiley Goodwin'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 18 1903 –
Died: Thu, Dec 05 1974
Portrait of C. Henry GordonC. Henry Gordon. C. Henry Gordon was 51 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Gordoni'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 17 1884 –
Died: Tue, Dec 03 1940
Portrait of Benny BakerBenny Baker. Benny Baker was 28 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Herman'.
Birthday: Sun, May 05 1907 –
Died: Tue, Sep 20 1994
Portrait of Bing CrosbyBing Crosby. Bing Crosby was 32 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Bing'.
Birthday: Sun, May 03 1903 –
Died: Fri, Oct 14 1977
Portrait of Ethel MermanEthel Merman. Ethel Merman was 27 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Ethel Merman'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 16 1908 –
Died: Wed, Feb 15 1984
Portrait of Mary BolandMary Boland. Mary Boland was 55 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Mrs. Sealingsworth'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 26 1880 –
Died: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Portrait of Charles RugglesCharles Ruggles. Charles Ruggles was 49 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Wilbur Sealingsworth'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 08 1886 –
Died: Wed, Dec 23 1970
Portrait of David HoltDavid Holt. David Holt was 8 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Brother'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 14 1927 –
Died: Sat, Nov 15 2003
Portrait of Virginia WeidlerVirginia Weidler. Virginia Weidler was 8 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Little Girl in Hospital'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 21 1927 –
Died: Mon, Jul 01 1968
Portrait of Guy StandingGuy Standing. Guy Standing was 62 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 01 1873 –
Died: Wed, Feb 24 1937
Portrait of Gail PatrickGail Patrick. Gail Patrick was 24 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Nurse'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 20 1911 –
Died: Sun, Jul 06 1980
Portrait of Bill RobinsonBill Robinson. Bill Robinson was 57 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Specialty'.
Birthday: Sat, May 25 1878 –
Died: Fri, Nov 25 1949
Portrait of Ray NobleRay Noble. Ray Noble was 31 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Band Leader'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 17 1903 –
Died: Mon, Apr 03 1978
Portrait of Ina Ray HuttonIna Ray Hutton. Ina Ray Hutton was >> in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Ina Ray Hutton'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fayard NicholasFayard Nicholas. Fayard Nicholas was 20 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Dot'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 20 1914 –
Died: Tue, Jan 24 2006
Portrait of Harold NicholasHarold Nicholas. Harold Nicholas was 14 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Dash'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 27 1921 –
Died: Mon, Jul 03 2000
Portrait of Akim TamiroffAkim Tamiroff. Akim Tamiroff was 35 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Boris'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 27 1899 –
Died: Sun, Sep 17 1972
Portrait of Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. Hinds. Samuel S. Hinds was 60 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Captain'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 03 1875 –
Died: Wed, Oct 13 1948
Portrait of SkippySkippy. Skippy was 4 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Dog'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 01 1931 –
Died: Mon, Jan 01 1951

Crew

Portrait of Norman TaurogNorman Taurog. Norman Taurog was 36 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Director'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 23 1899 –
Died: Tue, Apr 07 1981
Portrait of Leo ToverLeo Tover. Leo Tover was 32 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 06 1902 –
Died: Wed, Dec 30 1964
Portrait of Walter DeLeonWalter DeLeon. Walter DeLeon was 51 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, May 03 1884 –
Died: Fri, Aug 01 1947
Portrait of Francis MartinFrancis Martin. Francis Martin was >> in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph SpenceRalph Spence. Ralph Spence was 44 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 04 1890 –
Died: Wed, Dec 21 1949
Portrait of Benjamin GlazerBenjamin Glazer. Benjamin Glazer was 48 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sat, May 07 1887 –
Died: Sun, Mar 18 1956
Portrait of Henry HerzbrunHenry Herzbrun. Henry Herzbrun was >> in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellsworth HoaglandEllsworth Hoagland. Ellsworth Hoagland was 32 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 15 1903 –
Died: Mon, Sep 04 1972
Portrait of John LeipoldJohn Leipold. John Leipold was 47 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 25 1888 –
Died: Sun, Mar 08 1970
Portrait of Hans DreierHans Dreier. Hans Dreier was 50 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Died: Mon, Oct 24 1966
Portrait of Robert UsherRobert Usher. Robert Usher was >> in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday