The Big Show
1936, English. Directed by Mack V. Wright.
A Roundup of action actually filmed at the Texas Centennial!
At the Texas Centennial in Dallas Autry confuses two girls by being himself and his own stunt double. When cowboy star Tom Ford disappears, Wilson gets his double Gene Autry to impersonate him. But Ford owes gangster Rico $10,000 and Rico arrives to collect. He fails to get the money but learns that Autry is an impersonator and now blackmails Wilson and his movie studio. Original version runs 71 minutes, edited version runs 59 minutes.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Big Show is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mack V. WrightDirector
- Gene AutryGene Autry/Tom Ford
- Smiley BurnetteFrog
- Kay HughesMarion Hill
- Sally PayneToodles Brown
- William NewellLee Wilson
- Max TerhuneVentriloquist
- ElmerVentriloquist's Dummy
- Charles JudelsSwartz - Studio Head
- ChampionChampion - Studio Horse
- Rex KingFred Collins
- Mary RussellMary
- Bob NolanSons of the Pioneers member
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
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The Big Show: quick answers
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The Big Show runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Big Show have a post-credits scene?
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The Big Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Show is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Show on?
The Big Show is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Show?
If you liked The Big Show, try Love Me Tender, Pure Country, Pure Country 2: The Gift.
Who directed The Big Show?
The Big Show (1936) was directed by Mack V. Wright and stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kay Hughes.