The Big Broadcast of 1938
1938, English. Directed by Mitchell Leisen.
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The Bellows family causes comic confusion on an ocean liner, with time out for radio-style musical acts.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Mitchell LeisenDirector
- W.C. FieldsT. Frothingill Bellows / S.B. Bellows
- Martha RayeMartha Bellows
- Dorothy LamourDorothy Wyndham
- Shirley RossCleo Fielding
- Lynne OvermanScoop McPhail
- Bob HopeBuzz Fielding
- Ben BlueMike
- Leif EricksonBob Hayes
- Patricia WilderHoney Chile
- Grace BradleyGrace Fielding
- Rufe DavisTurnkey
- Lionel PapeLord Droopy
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin, Ken Englund
- Budget
- $1M
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The Big Broadcast of 1938: quick answers
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Watch The Big Broadcast (1932), The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935), and The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936) first.
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How long is The Big Broadcast of 1938?
The Big Broadcast of 1938 runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Big Broadcast of 1938 have a post-credits scene?
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The Big Broadcast of 1938 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Broadcast of 1938 is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Broadcast of 1938 on?
The Big Broadcast of 1938 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 1938. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Broadcast of 1938?
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Who directed The Big Broadcast of 1938?
The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) was directed by Mitchell Leisen and stars W.C. Fields, Martha Raye, Dorothy Lamour.