Cecil B. DeMille
Calvin Thomas
Fay Bainter
Lurene Tuttle
Otto Kruger
Raymond Massey
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
Cavalcade of America
James Shields, a young politician in 1842 Illinois, faces backlash after making a controversial decision regarding state bank funds. As he grapples with public scorn, he is provoked into challenging the anonymous author of scathing letters published in a rival newspaper.
Ep 699 · Tuesday, May 8, 1951 · 26:39
Have Gun — Will Travel
Paladin shoots and kills "The Professor," a holdup man and accused murderer. He is also forced to wound an innocent bystander, which causes the man's wife to make an unusual reque
Ep 49 · Sunday, October 25, 1959 · 24:29
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
The conclusion of the story. A bit of heartbreak for a very chastened girl. The system cue has been deleted, the program is apparently otherwise complete.
Ep 395 · Friday, May 18, 1956 · 14:36
Suspense
Two highway patrol officers chase a drunken driver on a treacherous mountain road during a rainstorm. The stakes rise as they fear for the safety of the driver's potential victims.
Ep 594 · Tuesday, April 19, 1955 · 23:51
Broadway Is My Beat
Detective Danny Clover investigates the attempted murder of Barbara Hunt, a once-famous dancer found shot in her apartment. As he delves into her past, he uncovers secrets and connections that reveal the darker side of Broadway.
Ep 165 · Saturday, May 16, 1953 · 29:32
Same series — shared cast and standout nights
Lux Radio Theatre
A modern morality tale of love and near-death, based on a stolen invention.
Ep 223 · Monday, June 12, 1939 · 59:41
A gruff, all-Marine Marine in the Philippines before the war is ready for the day when the Japs attack! See cat. #61009 for a rehearsal recording of this broadcast.
Ep 413 · Monday, November 8, 1943 · 60:05
A sophisticated comedy about a dying old man who is introduced to a stranger as his son's fiance. Complications ensue when the old codger decides not to die. Susanna Foster sings
Ep 458 · Monday, November 20, 1944 · 58:01
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
A woman, having an affair with a lawyer, tries to live down her past involvement with a gangster.
Ep 191 · Monday, October 31, 1938 · 59:40
Ep 544 · Monday, November 4, 1946 · 58:46
A British courtroom drama in which a Lord has to prove his own identity! The story was repeated on The Lux Radio Theatre on March 15, 1943 (see cat. #48903).
Ep 290 · Monday, January 13, 1941 · 59:55
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 260
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Monday, April 22, 1940 · 59:57
Ted Bliss
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Network
The script was subsequently used on "The Lux Video Theatre" on February 12, 1951.
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Gunsmoke
A US Marshal and his deputy arrive in the deserted town of Pierceville, only to discover it has been taken over by a gang of killers holding the townsfolk hostage. The stakes rise as they must confront the outlaws to save the innocent lives trapped inside.
Ep 44 · Saturday, February 21, 1953 · 30:03
Let George Do It
George Valentine investigates a fifteen-year-old murder at the request of a desperate woman. The case leads him to South America and a millionaire who may hold the key to the truth.
Ep 292 · Monday, April 14, 1952 · 29:36
The Adventures of Sam Spade
The last show of the series. A strange little man tries to kill himself while Willie Johnson is scheduled to die at San Quentin tonight. He was framed. A well-done finale to a f
Ep 245 · Friday, April 27, 1951 · 29:49
An amusing comedy about a famous painter who returns to England after living in hiding near New Zealand. This is a better audio, more complete version of catalogue #7250. AFRTS p
Ep 880 · Monday, May 10, 1954 · 50:19
Beautiful writing and acting in this drama of the decaying South. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."
Ep 871 · Monday, March 8, 1954 · 55:05