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The Big Broadcast   1932     3 stars    N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical / Romance
Director: Frank Tuttle  
Cast: Stuart Erwin, Bing Crosby, Leila Hyams, Sharon Lynn, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Kate Smith, Mills Brothers, Cab Calloway, George Barbier, Irving Bacon, Ralph Robertson, Alex Melesh, Spec O'Donnell, Anna Chandler

  This movie began a series of films projecting radio personalities onto the screen. The story involves Leslie McWhinney's (Stuart Erwin) effort to improve his radio station's financial situation. His solution is to host stars on a special broadcast. Young singer Bing Hornsby (Bing Crosby) croons several tunes, and Kate Smith, Cab Calloway, the Mills Brothers, and others are also featured. Meanwhile, George Burns and Gracie Allen perform comic routines.



Cast
Stuart Erwin Leslie McWhinney
Bing Crosby Bing Hornsby
Leila Hyams Anita Rogers
Sharon Lynn Mona
George Burns George
Gracie Allen Gracie
Kate Smith Herself
Mills Brothers Donald,Harry,& Herbert Mills
Cab Calloway Himself
George Barbier Clapsaddle
Irving Bacon Prisoner
Ralph Robertson Announcer
Alex Melesh Animal Man
Spec O'Donnell Office Boy
Anna Chandler Mrs. Cohen
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