In the vaudeville-inspired format, the young performers take turns showcasing musical acts that reflect the lively entertainment style of the late 1920s.

As part of Warner Bros.' Vitaphone Varieties series, The Big Revue was created during a transitional period in Hollywood when synchronized sound was becoming standard in filmmaking.

The Big Revue was one of several short films used to showcase this new technology, helping to integrate sound into cinematic entertainment beyond feature-length productions.

It was produced using the Vitaphone sound-on-disc system, which synchronized recorded dialogue and music with the film’s visuals—a key advancement in cinema at the time.

While it did not receive widespread attention on its own, it holds historical significance today for marking the film debut of Judy Garland, who would later become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated performers.