Academy Award Theater

Ep 16

In Young Mr. Lincoln, a young Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Henry Fonda, finds himself in the midst of a murder case that threatens to spiral out of control. After a fair in Springfield, a violent altercation leaves a man dead, and two brothers are accused of the crime. As a mob…

Ep 17

In The Prisoner of Zenda, Rudolf Rassendow, an Englishman, unwittingly becomes embroiled in a royal conspiracy when he is mistaken for the king of the fictional kingdom of Ruritania. As he enjoys a holiday, he is drawn into a plot involving the king's treacherous half-brother, Mi…

Ep 18

In Foreign Correspondent, Johnny Jones, a former foreign reporter, reflects on his thrilling experiences in Europe before the war. Tasked with uncovering a secret treaty signed by Van Mier, the Strong Man of Holland, Johnny finds himself in the midst of an assassination plot when…

Ep 19

In Hold Back the Dawn, Jorge Escobescu, a Romanian dancer, finds himself stuck in a dusty Mexican town while waiting for a visa to enter the United States. The lengthy wait of five to eight years feels like a prison sentence, and Jorge's frustration mounts as he longs for a life…

Ep 20

In The Watch on the Rhine, a German family arrives in America, hoping for a brief respite from the turmoil of their homeland. Kurt Miller, the father, is a refugee who has fled the oppressive regime in Germany, accompanied by his American-born wife and their three children. As th…

Ep 21

In this charming episode of Academy Award Theater, Lana Turner stars as a vivacious woman who marries a botanist, leading to a comedic clash between her Broadway lifestyle and academic life. As she tries to balance her new role as a wife with her ambitions, she finds herself in h…

Ep 22

In this episode of Academy Award Theater, Gregory Peck stars as Father Francis Chisholm, a humble priest whose life unfolds through his journal entries. As he navigates the challenges of missionary work in China, he grapples with feelings of ineffectiveness and the weight of his…

Ep 23

In One Sunday Afternoon, Biff Grimes, portrayed by Jimmy Stewart, navigates the complexities of small-town life and his past romantic entanglements. As he prepares to pull the tooth of his old rival, Hugo Barnstead, memories of their youth and Biff's lost love for Virginia Brush…

Ep 24

In this enchanting episode of Academy Award Theater, the beloved tale of Pinocchio unfolds, telling the story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. Created by the kind-hearted Geppetto, Pinocchio is brought to life by the Blue Fairy, who instructs him to be brave,…

Ep 25

In Shadow of a Doubt, a man named Uncle Charlie arrives at his family's home, bringing gifts and a sense of comfort. However, his niece Charlie senses something amiss beneath his charming facade. As they interact, she becomes increasingly aware of the secrets he harbors, leading…

Ep 26

In The White Cliffs of Dover, a young American woman named Susan finds herself in England just before the outbreak of World War I. As she becomes entwined with the lives of British soldiers and their families, she grapples with her love for the country and the fear of losing thos…

Ep 27

In Guest in the House, a young woman named Evelyn Heath enters the lives of Dan Proctor and his family, bringing with her a troubled past and deep-seated fears. Dan, a physician, hopes to help her heal, but her presence quickly alters the family's dynamics, turning their once joy…

Ep 28

In My Man Godfrey, the story unfolds during the Great Depression, showcasing the stark contrast between wealth and poverty. Godfrey, a man living in a city dump, is approached by the wealthy Cornelia Bullock to participate in a scavenger hunt. This encounter leads him into the ch…

Ep 29

In It Happened Tomorrow, Larry, a young newspaper reporter, stumbles upon a mysterious ability to see the next day's newspaper. This twist of fate thrusts him into a whirlwind of events that challenge his understanding of time and destiny. As he navigates his personal and profess…

Ep 30

In Blood on the Sun, Nick Condon, a newspaper editor in Japan, discovers a dangerous plot that could lead to war. After witnessing a murder and being pursued by the police, he must evade capture while uncovering the truth behind the sinister actions of the Sosari boys. As tension…