Cecil B. DeMille
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Justina Wayne
Lionel Atwill
Margaret Brayton
Marlene Dietrich
Pedro De Cordoba
Goldie Originals that include this night
Prewar Nights
Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).
24 episodes
Shared stars, moods, and themes across the catalog
The Big Show
The glamorous Tallulah Bankhead hosts a star-studded episode of The Big Show, featuring comedy and music from legends like Fred Allen and Danny Thomas. The performers engage in witty banter and showcase their talents, promising an entertaining hour and a half.
Ep 10 · Sunday, January 7, 1951 · 88:17
Cavalcade of America
In Family Circle, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Cornelia Otis Skinner explore the early career of famed actor Otis Skinner and his relationship with the aspiring actress Maud Durbin. Their journey through the American theater reveals both personal and professional challenges.
Ep 590 · Monday, December 13, 1948 · 27:15
Suspense
A woman, four years after her husband's mysterious electrocution, remarries, only to find her new brother-in-law is the prosecutor from her past. Tensions rise as secrets from her previous life threaten to resurface.
Ep 372 · Thursday, February 16, 1950 · 29:45
Let George Do It
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
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho recounts a humorous incident involving Fanny Brice and a unique act featuring rats and cats at the Palace Theatre. The story highlights the chaos that ensues when a sewer rat invades the performance.
Ep 19 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:44
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
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
A newspaperman uses a dying girl to take New York by storm. Unfortunately, she's not really dying!
Ep 281 · Monday, November 11, 1940 · 59:35
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. Ire
Ep 130 · Monday, April 26, 1937 · 59:38
Ep 194 · Monday, November 21, 1938 · 59:37
Francois Villon is given the chance to indeed be the King of France in 15th century Paris. Well done! The story was done on The Lux Radio Theatre previously on August 17, 1936 an
Ep 233 · Monday, October 16, 1939 · 59:39
A comedy-romance about a wealthy young man and an actress.
Ep 163 · Monday, February 14, 1938 · 59:49
During the intermission interview, Glora Swanson and Cecil B. DeMille recall the silent films they made together.
Ep 96 · Monday, August 31, 1936 · 60:00
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 155
The Song of Songs
Monday, December 20, 1937 · 59:56
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Victor Borge Collection
Victor Borge entertains the audience with humor and music while reflecting on his time in America and the joy of performing.
Ep 5831 · Wednesday, December 23, 1953 · 10:07
Bright Star
Susan's cousin Emily arrives in Hillsdale, determined to maintain her romance with Peter Andrews, despite her family's wishes. As tensions rise, Susan and George scramble to keep the couple apart.
Ep 52 · Thursday, October 15, 1953 · 27:28
Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie treat a young woman suffering from amnesia after a mysterious incident. As they work to uncover her identity, they face pressure from hospital administration and the potential influence of her wealthy family.
Ep 80 · Friday, August 3, 1951 · 27:17
An eccentric British scientist is sure his calculations predict that a new model British aircraft will crash after fourteen-hundred hours of flight. The closing commercial and pro
Ep 788 · Monday, April 28, 1952 · 56:10
An adventure/romance about the men who work on high-voltage electric transmission lines. George Stevens, Mark Sandrich, and E. H. Griffith present Cecil B. DeMille with an award o
Ep 343 · Monday, March 16, 1942 · 58:21