The Big Broadcast of 1938

The Big Broadcast of 1938

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1938-02-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

91 min

Rated:

PASSED

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (651 Reviews)

Director:

Mitchell Leisen

Cast:

Writer:

Walter DeLeon (screen play)

Francis Martin (screen play)

Ken Englund (screen play)

Howard Lindsay (based on an adaptation by)

Russel Crouse (based on an adaptation by)

Frederick Hazlitt Brennan (of a story by)

Fullplot:

New ocean liner S.S. Gigantic is about to race its rival, the Colossal. Gigantic owner T.F. Bellows sends his brother S.B. on the Colossal, hoping he will cause trouble; delayed by a golf game, S.B. lands on Gigantic instead, and so does his unlucky daughter Martha. Meanwhile, radio emcee Buzz Fielding announces a series of musical acts and tries to juggle fiancèe Dorothy and three ex-wives who've come for the ride. Can the Gigantic win against all handicaps? Will true love triumph?

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