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Cecil B. DeMille

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Calvin Thomas

Fay Bainter

Lurene Tuttle

Otto Kruger

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Raymond Massey

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A Duel with Aunt Rebecca

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

When in Rome

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

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The Matter of the Medium, Well Done - Ep 5

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

Speed Trap

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

The Barbara Hunt Murder Case

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

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White Banners

A modern morality tale of love and near-death, based on a stolen invention.

Ep 223 · Monday, June 12, 1939 · 59:41

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Salute to the Marines

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

Lux Radio Theatre

It Started with Eve

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

Lux Radio Theatre

Desire

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

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That Certain Woman

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

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I've Always Loved You

Ep 544 · Monday, November 4, 1946 · 58:46

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Libel

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

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 260

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Monday, April 22, 1940 · 59:57

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 260

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Monday, April 22, 1940 · 59:57

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The script was subsequently used on "The Lux Video Theatre" on February 12, 1951.

Drama Desk

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1940–1942: the hinge years.

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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

The Forgotten Murder

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

Hail Farewell Caper

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

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Holy Matrimony

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

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The Glass Menagerie

Beautiful writing and acting in this drama of the decaying South. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

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