The Great American Broadcast
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Synopsis
After WWI two men go into radio. Failure leads the wife of one to borrow money from another; she goes on, after separation, to stardom. A coast-to-coast radio program is set up to bring everyone back together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ettlinger, Edwin Blum, Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
- Original Title
- The Great American Broadcast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Don Ettlinger, Edwin Blum, Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
J. Peverell Marley, Leon Shamroy
Robert L. Simpson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Don Ettlinger
Writer
Archie Mayo
Director
Edwin Blum
Writer
Robert Ellis
Writer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Helen Logan
Writer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great American Broadcast
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What is The Great American Broadcast about?
After WWI two men go into radio. Failure leads the wife of one to borrow money from another; she goes on, after separation, to stardom. A coast-to-coast radio program is set up to bring everyone back together.
Who directed The Great American Broadcast?
The Great American Broadcast was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in The Great American Broadcast?
The principal cast of The Great American Broadcast includes Alice Faye, Jack Oakie, John Payne, Cesar Romero, James Newill.
When was The Great American Broadcast released and how long is it?
The Great American Broadcast was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great American Broadcast?
The Great American Broadcast holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).