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The Big Birdcast

The Big Birdcast

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AnimationComedyFamily

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

7 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

13 May 1938

Country

United States of America

Cast

Danny Webb

Danny Webb

Celebrity Birds (voice) (uncredited)

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