Directed by:
Mitchell LeisenScreenplay:
Walter DeLeonCinematography:
Theodor SparkuhlCast:
Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bob Burns, Martha Raye, Shirley Ross, Ray Milland, Benny Goodman, Virginia Weidler, Leopold Stokowski, Ernest Cossart (more)Plots(1)
The third film of Paramount's "Big Broadcast" series follows the pattern of the first two titles: negligible plot with plenty of memorable music and guest stars. Jack Carson (Jack Benny) owns the radio station this time out; he doesn't get along with the sponsors, and many are threatening to pull their advertising off the air. Jack's solution? Put on a big show, of course, with a handful of the biggest stars of the day. George Burns and Gracie Allen appear once again, this time as the hosts of a golfing program; musical guests include Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, Gene Krupa, Larry Adler, and Leopold Stokowski. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Jack Benny
USA
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George Burns
USA
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Gracie Allen
USA
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Bob Burns
USA
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Martha Raye
USA
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Shirley Ross
USA
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Ray Milland
UK
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Benny Goodman
USA
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Virginia Weidler
USA
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Peter Ibbetson (1935)
Leopold Stokowski
UK
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Ernest Cossart
UK
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Irving Bacon
USA
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Eleanore Whitney
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Frank Jenks
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Ellen Drew
USA
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Jack Mulhall
USA
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Marjorie Reynolds
USA
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William Hopper
USA
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Gino Corrado
Italy
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Frank Hagney
Australia
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