The Big Show (1936)

Cast

• Gene Autry - Gene Autry/Tom Ford
• Smiley Burnette - Frog
• Kay Hughes - Marion Hill
• Sally Payne - Toodles Brown
• William Newman - Lee Wilson
• Max Terhune - Ventriloquist
• Charles Judels - Swartz - Studio Head
• Champion - Champion - Studio Horse
• Rex King - Fred Collins
• Mary Russell - Mary

Screenplay

• Dorrell McGowan
• Stuart E. McGowan

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Show about?

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.

Who directed The Big Show?

The Big Show was directed by Mack V. Wright.

Who stars in The Big Show?

The Big Show stars Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kay Hughes, Sally Payne, William Newman, Max Terhune.

How long is The Big Show?

The Big Show has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).

What genre is The Big Show?

The Big Show is a Action, Drama, Music, Romance, Western film.

Where was The Big Show produced?

The Big Show was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of The Big Show?

The themes of The Big Show include: Musical Spectacle.