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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

A

Alma Kruger

C

Cecil B. DeMille

E

Elissa Landi

Gene Lockhart

Lou Merrill

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

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A Cup of Coffee with Lew

In a small Ohio town, Lou Reed revitalizes a struggling pottery plant, bringing hope and community spirit to the residents. His innovative ideas and determination inspire the townspeople to work together for a brighter future.

Ep 636 · Tuesday, December 27, 1949 · 26:25

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Phony Phone Matter

J. Ransom Wendell, a very important client, wants to see Johnny right away...but for what purpose? The story title was subsequently used on, "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" on Decemb

Ep 687 · Sunday, May 8, 1960 · 24:03

Suspense

Give Me Liberty

An escaped prisoner struggles to free himself from handcuffs while seeking a way to access his hidden fortune. As he navigates his precarious situation, he encounters a woman who may hold the key to his freedom.

Ep 591 · Tuesday, March 29, 1955 · 24:55

Broadway Is My Beat

The George Lane Murder Case

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of George Lane, a wealthy man found stabbed in a cheap hotel. As he delves into Lane's life, he uncovers a web of resentment and betrayal among those closest to him.

Ep 169 · Saturday, June 13, 1953 · 29:26

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Spanish Prisoner Caper

Spade has no patience with another attempt to pull the "Spanish Prisoner" con game.

Ep 238 · Friday, March 9, 1951 · 29:31

Escape

Leiningen vs the Ants (national broadcast)

A determined man stands his ground against an overwhelming army of ravenous ants threatening his plantation in the Amazon jungle. As the deadly swarm approaches, he must rely on his intelligence and the loyalty of his workers to survive.

Ep 23 · Wednesday, January 14, 1948 · 29:36

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Burlesque

A well-done story of backstage love and heartbreak. Eighty-five year old Daniel Frohman (a famous theatrical producer) is interviewed. Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler are interviewed a

Ep 85 · Monday, June 15, 1936 · 59:43

Lux Radio Theatre

Is Zat So

A screwball comedy about a Brooklyn fight manager and his stumblebum pugilist who become servants of the upper class. Columnist Sheila Graham is interviewed, as is A. H. Giannini

Ep 97 · Monday, September 7, 1936 · 59:42

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The Rage of Manhattan

A romantic comedy about an innocent foreign girl in the big, wicked city.

Ep 282 · Monday, November 18, 1940 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre

The Legionnaire and the Lady

The first Lux broadcast from Hollywood. The first show hosted by Cecil B. DeMille. A love story between a Legionnaire in the desert and a night club singer. C. B. interviews Jes

Ep 83 · Monday, June 1, 1936 · 59:07

Lux Radio Theatre

Desire

A beautiful pearl thief takes advantage of a British auto engineer on holiday....and then falls in love with him.

Ep 124 · Monday, March 15, 1937 · 59:59

Lux Radio Theatre

The Voice of Bugle Ann

A melodrama about an old farmer who loves to hunt foxes, and his favorite hunting dog. The program includes a fine tribute to dogs by Lionel Barrymore.

Ep 88 · Monday, July 6, 1936 · 59:55

Lux Radio Theatre

Beau Brummel

Ep 140 · Monday, July 5, 1937 · 59:57

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Credits

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 110

The Grand Duchess and the Waiter

Monday, December 7, 1936 · 61:23

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 110

The Grand Duchess and the Waiter

Monday, December 7, 1936 · 61:23

Robert Montgomery

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Network

A comedy-romance about an impoverished Duchess and a bumbling waiter. Vince Barnett is interviewed (a character actor who bills himself as "Public Pest #1")

Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.

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The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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Rogue's Gallery

Murder At Minden

Private investigator Richard Rogue arrives in Minden, California, only to discover that the man who hired him, Stark McVeigh, has been murdered. As Rogue delves into the case, he uncovers a web of counterfeiting and betrayal.

Ep 29 · Thursday, January 3, 1946 · 29:39

Lights Out

Mirage

A good story about an old man who writes in the sand at night the date people are ging to die. Kate Smith makes an appeal for the Third War Loan (she's been on the air all day).

Ep 19430921 · Tuesday, September 21, 1943 · 28:02

Lux Radio Theatre

The Unguarded Hour

A mind-bending British murder mystery with so many twists and suspects, you begin to suspect that the police are guilty! See cat. #93472 for a rehearsal recording of this program.

Ep 460 · Monday, December 4, 1944 · 59:40

Lux Radio Theatre

Slightly Dangerous

A girl soda jerk in a small town decides to find adventure in New York City, and turns herself into an heiress and a celebrity.

Ep 411 · Monday, October 25, 1943 · 59:37

Lux Radio Theatre

Saturday's Children

A drama about a couple in love who don't live happily ever after...or do they? A good story. The story was used again on, "The Lux Video Theatre" on October 2, 1950.

Ep 104 · Monday, October 26, 1936 · 59:58

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