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Melville Ruick

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Achmed Abdullah

Jackie Cooper

J

John L. Balderston

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Lal Chand Mehra

Lou Merrill

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 214

Lives of a Bengal Lancer

Monday, April 10, 1939 · 59:34

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 214

Lives of a Bengal Lancer

Monday, April 10, 1939 · 59:34

Waldemar Young

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A good story about Her Majesty's Lancers in Northwest India, battling rebellious tribesmen. A story about the traditions of the regiment and its sense of honor! See cat. #30811 for a rehearsal recording of this broadcast. The intermission guest is General Hugh Johnson, former Administrator of the N.R.A., columnist, and soldier under General Pershing. He speaks from Washington D.C.

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