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The Big Show

"A Roundup of action actually filmed at the Texas Centennial!"

November 16, 1936 1h 11m 4.2/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1936. The Big Show is a action/drama film. directed by Mack V. Wright. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Kay Hughes

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 16, 1936 89 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
User Rating 4.2/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

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...

Who directed The Big Show?

The Big Show was directed by Mack V. Wright.

How long is The Big Show?

The Big Show has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was The Big Show released?

The Big Show was released on November 16, 1936 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Big Show?

The main cast of The Big Show includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kay Hughes, Sally Payne, William Newman.