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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

B

Beverly Roberts

C

Cecil B. DeMille

E

Earle Ross

Edward G. Robinson

Lou Merrill

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Ep 10 · Sunday, January 7, 1951 · 88:17

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

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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

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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 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

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Ep 110 · Monday, December 7, 1936 · 61:23

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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

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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

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

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 116

The Criminal Code

Monday, January 18, 1937 · 60:12

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 116

The Criminal Code

Monday, January 18, 1937 · 60:12

Noel Madison

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

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

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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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Destroyer

The story of a fighting "Tin Can" and the men who love her. AFRS program name: "Radio Theatre." See cat. #46701 for a network, sponsored version. Cecil B. DeMille introduces the

Ep 433 · Monday, April 3, 1944 · 58:58

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Manpower

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Ep 343 · Monday, March 16, 1942 · 58:21

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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.

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