The Big Broadcast of 1937
“THE SHOW OF SHOWS! Star entertainers of radio, screen, vaudeville and the concert stage..the biggest of all the "Big Broadcasts"!”
Synopsis
The employees of a failing radio station must put on a huge ratings winner to have any chance of continued operation.
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Top Cast
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Jack Benny
Jack Carson
George Burns
Mr. Platt
Gracie Allen
Mrs. Platt
Martha Raye
Patsy
Shirley Ross
Gwen Holmes
Ray Milland
Bob Miller
Frank Forest
Frank Rossman
Benny Fields
Benny Fields
Sam Hearn
Schlepperman
Stan Kavanaugh
Kavvy
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
Virginia Weidler
Flowergirl
David Holt
Trainbearer
Gene Krupa
Band Drummer
Leopold Stokowski
Leopold Stokowski
Billy Bletcher
Property Man
Frank Jenks
Trombone Player
Nora Cecil
Home Economics Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles, Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Big Broadcast of 1937
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin
Marlin Skiles, Victor Young
Theodor Sparkuhl
Stuart Heisler
Lewis E. Gensler
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Francis Martin
Screenplay
Lewis E. Gensler
Producer
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Broadcast of 1937
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Broadcast of 1937 about?
The employees of a failing radio station must put on a huge ratings winner to have any chance of continued operation.
Who directed The Big Broadcast of 1937?
The Big Broadcast of 1937 was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in The Big Broadcast of 1937?
The principal cast of The Big Broadcast of 1937 includes Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Martha Raye, Shirley Ross.
When was The Big Broadcast of 1937 released and how long is it?
The Big Broadcast of 1937 was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Broadcast of 1937?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Broadcast of 1937 was composed by Marlin Skiles, Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Broadcast of 1937?
The Big Broadcast of 1937 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).