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Melville Ruick

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Barbara Kent

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Cecil B. DeMille

Irene Dunne

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Pedro De Cordoba

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

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The House in Cypress Canyon

A real estate agent uncovers a chilling manuscript in an unfinished house that hints at a supernatural presence. As he shares his findings with a detective friend, the stakes rise with the eerie implications of the story.

Ep 222 · Thursday, December 5, 1946 · 30:36

Bright Star

George's Old Girlfriend, Betty Lou, Comes for a Visit

Betty Lou visits George, believing he is the editor of the newspaper, which leads to humorous complications when her husband Beauregard unexpectedly arrives. A local gangster adds to the chaos as George tries to maintain the ruse.

Ep 51 · Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32

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The Interchangeable Mr Whitney

Eli Whitney faces financial struggles as he navigates the challenges of being an inventor in 1798 Connecticut. When approached to manufacture muskets for the government, he must prove his worth as a businessman and innovator.

Ep 640 · Tuesday, January 24, 1950 · 28:23

Let George Do It

Murder - It's a Gift

George Valentine investigates a family mystery involving a rare Wittenburg Bible intended as a gift, but a murder complicates the situation. The family dynamics and hidden tensions come to light as George seeks the truth.

Ep 113 · Monday, November 8, 1948 · 29:37

Fibber McGee and Molly

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Ep 19820529 · Saturday, May 29, 1982 · 26:08

More from Lux Radio Theatre

Same series — shared cast and standout nights

Lux Radio Theatre

Show Boat

The favorite story of love on the river. The story was used again on The Lux Radio Theatre on February 11, 1952 (see cat. #48652 and #87007).

Ep 269 · Monday, June 24, 1940 · 59:16

Lux Radio Theatre

Penny Serenade

The classic story of a loving couple and the heartbreak of an adopted baby. The story was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on May 8, 1944 and on The Lux Video Theatre on Ja

Ep 349 · Monday, April 27, 1942 · 59:39

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Monsieur Beaucaire

A romance about a French barber who is in reality the Duke d'Orleans. Amelia Earhardt is announced as a future guest. The same story, but done as a comedy with Bob Hope, was hear

Ep 138 · Monday, June 21, 1937 · 59:57

Lux Radio Theatre

Flight Command

A good story of naval aviation, as a newcomer to the squadron seeks acceptance despite a lot of hostility towards him.

Ep 300 · Monday, March 24, 1941 · 59:54

Lux Radio Theatre

Unfinished Business

A bittersweet romance about a loveless marriage.

Ep 320 · Monday, October 6, 1941 · 59:51

Lux Radio Theatre

Broadway Bill

A well-done romance of the race track. A young man gives up wealth, home and career to race a thoroughbred. The intermission guest is Alfred Vanderbilt, president of the Maryland

Ep 216 · Monday, April 24, 1939 · 59:54

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 130

Magnificent Obsession

Monday, April 26, 1937 · 59:38

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 130

Magnificent Obsession

Monday, April 26, 1937 · 59:38

Sara Haden

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A melodrama about a man who always wanted to be a doctor, and the blind woman he loves. After the story, Dr. Lloyd Douglas, author of the story, is interviewed from New York. Irene Dunne sings "The Folks Who Live On The Hill" during her curtain call. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on November 13, 1944 (see cat. #46068).

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An Evening With Groucho

World War One, Vaudeville in Toronto

Groucho reflects on his time as a German comedian in vaudeville during World War One, highlighting the tension of performing amidst the war's impact.

Ep 12 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:51

Our Miss Brooks

Stretch Has A Problem (repeat of #30)

The story of Stretch Snodgrass' secret love and Miss Brooks' bath. The script was previously used on "Our Miss Brooks" on February 27, 1949 (see cat. #46328) and on February 14, 1

Ep 357 · Sunday, February 24, 1957 · 28:05

Lux Radio Theatre

My Friend Flicka

The story of a boy and his horse. The "surprise" after-story guest is Robert Taylor who will be appearing in next week's program and is soon enlisting in the Navy Air Corps.

Ep 399 · Monday, June 7, 1943 · 59:30

Lux Radio Theatre

To Mary with Love

An excellent love story about a marriage on the rocks.

Ep 370 · Monday, November 16, 1942 · 59:48

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