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The Big Broadcast of 1938 poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.4 / 100
1938·Comedy / Musical / Romance·1h 31m

THE BIG BROADCAST OF 1938

“The finest array of entertainment ever offered!”

The Bellows family causes comic confusion on an ocean liner, with time out for radio-style musical acts.

Above the Line
Mitchell Leisen, James P. Hogan·DirectorWalter DeLeon·ScreenplayFrancis Martin·ScreenplayHarry Fischbeck·Director of PhotographyLeo Robin·Music
Cast
W.C. Fields·T. Frothingill Bellows / S.B. BellowsMartha Raye·Martha BellowsDorothy Lamour·Dorothy WyndhamBob Hope·Buzz FieldingShirley Ross·Cleo FieldingLynne Overman·Scoop McPhailBen Blue·MikeLeif Erickson·Bob HayesRufe Davis·TurnkeyPatricia Wilder·Honey Chile
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 1
Mitchell Leisen·Director
Writing· 9
Frederick Hazlitt Brennan·StoryWalter DeLeon·ScreenplayFrancis Martin·ScreenplayKen Englund·ScreenplayHoward Lindsay·AdaptationRussel Crouse·AdaptationCecil Mack·LyricistTed Koehler·LyricistLeo Robin·Lyricist
Camera· 2
Harry Fischbeck·Director of PhotographyWallace Nogle·Assistant Grip
Sound & Music· 4
Leo Robin·MusicRube Bloom·SongsJames P. Johnson·SongsRalph Rainger·Songs
Art & Design· 4
Edith Head·Costume DesignHans Dreier·Art DirectionErnst Fegté·Art DirectionWally Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Harlan Thompson·ProducerWilliam LeBaron·Executive ProducerNorman Lacey·Location Manager
By the Numbers
59.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Big Broadcast of 1938's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Lively, Cheerful, Entertaining
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster for 'The Big Broadcast of 1938' features a large, smiling man in a suit on the right, with his hands clasped near his face. Below him, tw”

comedymusical
Key Elements
Cane
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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