The Loudspeaker

The Loudspeaker

The Loudspeaker

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The Loudspeaker

1934

1h 7m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

A young man from a small town hits New York City, bound and determined to become a radio star. Amazingly, he achieves his ambition, but in the process alienates everyone around him with his arrogance and egomania.

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Ray Walker

Ray Walker

Joe Miller

Julie Bishop

Julie Bishop

Janet Melrose (as Jacqueline Wells)

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Pop Calloway

Noel Francis

Noel Francis

Dolly

Lorin Raker

Lorin Raker

George Green

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Burroughs

Larry Wheat

Larry Wheat

Thomas

Mary Carr

Mary Carr

Grandma

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Walker

Sherwood Bailey

Sherwood Bailey

Ignatz

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Directed by: Joseph Santley
Written by: Albert DeMond
Ralph Spence
Produced by: William T. Lackey

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