The Big Birdcast (1938)
Overview
Birds present their own radio broadcasting service, featuring feathered versions of such stars as Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Fred Allen, Rudy Vallee, Eddie Cantor, Ed Wynn, and many others.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.632 |
Directed By
Ben Harrison
Crew
Ben Harrison
Charles Mintz
Joe DeNat
Ben Harrison
Manny Gould
TOP CAST
Danny Webb
Celebrity Birds (voice) (uncredited)
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