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The Big Broadcast   1932         N/R, 80 min. Genre: Comedy / Musical / Romance Director: Frank Tuttle   Cast: Stuart Erwin, Bing Crosby, Leila Hyams, Sharon Lynn, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Kate Smith, Mills Brothers, Cab Calloway, George Barbier, Irving Bacon, Ralph Robertson, Alex Melesh, Spec O'Donnell, Anna Chandler   This movie began a series of films projecting radio personalities onto the screen. The story involves Leslie McWhinney's (Stuart Erwin) effort to improve his radio station's financial situation. His solution is to host stars on a special broadcast. Young singer Bing Hornsby (Bing Crosby) croons several tunes, and Kate Smith, Cab Calloway, the Mills Brothers, and others are also featured. Meanwhile, George Burns and Gracie Allen perform comic routines. Cast Stuart Erwin Leslie McWhinney Bing Crosby Bing Hornsby Leila Hyams Anita Rogers Sharon Lynn Mona George Burns George Gracie Allen Gracie Kate Smith Herself Mills Brothers Donald,Harry,& Herbert Mills Cab Calloway Himself George Barbier Clapsaddle Irving Bacon Prisoner Ralph Robertson Announcer Alex Melesh Animal Man Spec O'Donnell Office Boy Anna Chandler Mrs. Cohen