Charles Laughton

Ep 880

An amusing comedy about a famous painter who returns to England after living in hiding near New Zealand. This is a better audio, more complete version of catalogue #7250. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 479

'Jack Ketch' tells the story of John Price, the royal hangman of England, who grapples with the burden of his profession and the isolation it brings. As he seeks companionship and a way to pay off his debts, he encounters William Hartley, a man who seems to harbor ill intentions…

Ep 439

In this chilling tale, Dr. Neil Cream, infamous for his deadly skills, reflects on the calculated poisoning of his wife, Emily. Despite his meticulous planning, her prolonged suffering raises suspicions. After her death, Cream relocates to London, believing he has escaped scrutin…

Ep 352

In Blind Date, a vaudeville performer named Gloria Le Fay is preparing to leave for her next show when a man named Vincent Hawthorne enters her dressing room, claiming to have a date with her. Initially charmed by his poetic demeanor, Gloria soon senses an unsettling tension as V…

Ep 327

In De Mortuis, an English doctor becomes captivated by the thrill of murder, discovering a disturbing satisfaction in his actions. As he navigates the complexities of his life, including his relationships and the secrets he harbors, he finds himself drawn deeper into a web of dec…

Ep 301

In An Honest Man, Freddy reflects on the death of his mother, who had been his sole companion for 44 years. As he processes his feelings, he experiences a mix of relief and guilt, realizing the weight of their relationship. At work, he interacts with his colleagues, including Dor…

Ep 488

The classic British comedy of the cowardly ghost in wartime England.

Ep 478

A delightful British drama about an ordinary chap who finally murders his impossible wife.

Ep 119

Set in a quaint English countryside, The Fountain Plays follows Archibald Spiller, who is hosting a dinner party at his estate. As guests arrive, the atmosphere is thick with underlying tensions, particularly between Spiller and his manservant, Gooch. The conversation dances arou…

Ep 104

In this gripping episode of Suspense, a seemingly innocuous train journey takes a dark turn when Mr. Pender engages in a conversation about murder with a fellow passenger. Pender claims to possess knowledge of a secret chemical that can kill without a trace, sparking a tense deba…

Ep 436

An excellent performance by Charles Laughton, portraying a meek schoolteacher in Nazi-occupied Europe. Cecil B. DeMille introduces the program from Little Rock, Arkansas. See cat. #92643 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Ep 70

In Wet Saturday, the Princy family finds themselves in a precarious situation when a curate's body is discovered in their home on a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon. As they gather in their dull living room, the atmosphere is thick with anxiety and dread. Each family member grapples…

Ep 42

In The ABC Murders, Alexander Bonaparte Cust, a mild-mannered man with a troubled history, finds himself at the center of a chilling murder investigation. The murders, each linked by the initials A, B, and C, create a sense of dread as Cust's forgetfulness and peculiar behavior r…

Ep 250

A drama of the buskers...sidewalk performers of London. Charles Laughton reads "The Gettysburgh Address" after the story, in honor of Lincoln's birthday.