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The Great American Broadcast

1941Movie1 h 30 minNR

ComedyMusic
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–50%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

After WWI two men go into radio. Failure leads the wife of one to borrow money from another; she goes on, after separation, to stardom. A coast-to-coast radio program is set up to bring everyone back together.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Archie Mayo
Written by
Edwin Blum, Robert Ellis, Don Ettlinger
Produced by
Darryl F. Zanuck

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Facts

May 9, 1941 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
May 9, 1941
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Great American Broadcast worth watching?"

Questions about The Great American Broadcast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Great American Broadcast worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Great American Broadcast okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Great American Broadcast make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Great American Broadcast good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.