The Big Broadcast of 1936(1935)
A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!
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.
Movie: The Big Broadcast of 1936
Top 10 Billed Cast
Spud Miller
George
Gracie
Countess Ysobel de Naigila
Sue
Smiley Goodwin
Gordoni
Herman
Bing
Ethel Merman
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