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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

A

Anna Lisa

Cary Grant

C

Cecil B. DeMille

C

Claudette Colbert

F

Forrest Taylor

G

Gale Gordon

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

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On a Country Road

A couple finds themselves stranded on a dark country road as a storm approaches, while an escaped madwoman is on the loose nearby. Tensions rise as they fear for their safety.

Ep 403 · Thursday, November 16, 1950 · 29:57

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

Fibber McGee and Molly

Traffic Court Campaign

There's a traffic safety campaign in progress in Wistful Vista, and Fibber is determined to not get a ticket! The last appearance of Gale Gordon on the program.

Ep 737 · Tuesday, June 9, 1953 · 28:50

Cavalcade of America

Signal to the World

In Signal to the World, Cary Grant portrays Robert Townsend, a man grappling with the consequences of loyalty and betrayal during the American Revolution. As tensions rise, he faces the impending execution of his friend, Major Andre, accused of being a spy.

Ep 629 · Tuesday, November 8, 1949 · 26:52

Lux Radio Theatre

Midnight

An amusing romance about a down-and-out American in Paris and a Parisian taxi driver, who find themselves considered Hungarian nobility by French Society.

Ep 264 · Monday, May 20, 1940 · 59:45

Lux Radio Theatre

Tomorrow Is Forever

Ep 526 · Monday, May 6, 1946 · 62:17

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Lux Radio Theatre

The Champ

The heart-warming story about a drunken ex-prize fighter in Tijuana, and his young son. The story was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on June 29, 1942 (see cat. #42576).

Ep 237 · Monday, November 13, 1939 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre

In Name Only

The marriage-go-round among Connecticut society folk. One of the commercials is set in "The Brown Derby."

Ep 241 · Monday, December 11, 1939 · 59:42

Lux Radio Theatre

It Happened One Night

The famous Depression comedy about the reporter and the heiress on a cross-country bus. The intermission guest is a trans-continental bus driver for Pacific Greyhound. See cat. #

Ep 211 · Monday, March 20, 1939 · 58:59

Lux Radio Theatre

Angels with Dirty Faces

A tough guy returns to his old neighborhood and his old ways...all the way to the chair.

Ep 220 · Monday, May 22, 1939 · 59:07

Lux Radio Theatre

The Ex-Mrs Bradford

Who killed Eddie Sands? Who killed Mike North? A physician/detective sees a gelatin-like substance as a clue! The intermission guest is a real physician/criminologist. The read

Ep 224 · Monday, June 19, 1939 · 59:50

Lux Radio Theatre

Hands Across the Table

A Depression-era romance about gold diggers, with a happy ending pre-ordained. A manicurist is desperate to land a wealthy man. The story also appeared on The Lux Video Theatre t

Ep 131 · Monday, May 3, 1937 · 59:52

Lux Radio Theatre

Silver Dollar

The true story of Horace Tabor, who became fabulously wealthy from his silver mines in Colorado. The intermission guest is the former United States Minister to Denmark, who also i

Ep 213 · Monday, April 3, 1939 · 59:59

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Lux_Radio_Theater_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 228

The Awful Truth

Monday, September 11, 1939 · 59:44

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 228

The Awful Truth

Monday, September 11, 1939 · 59:44

Network›

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CBS net

Network

The first show of the season. A love-hate marriage comedy about a cheating husband being divorced from his like-minded wife. The story was used on The Lux Radio Theatre again on March 10, 1941 (see cat. #40588) and January 18, 1955 (see cat. #10546).

Cary Grant on Radio

Charm under pressure.

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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One year on the air — the world on edge.

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Thirties Echo

1930s nights — earlier golden age glow.

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Hour-Long Nights

When you want a full-length appointment.

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The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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