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Host

M

Melville Ruick

Cast›

B

Bobby Winkler

B

Bud McAllister

C

Cecil B. DeMille

D

Don Ameche

Myrna Loy

William Powell

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Prewar Nights

Before the war changed the dial (through 1941).

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Chautauqua Fable

A young boy named Dewey Craver dreams of attending the Chautauqua, a cultural event in Belleville, with his family. His father is hesitant due to the cost and their farm responsibilities, but ultimately agrees to go.

Ep 572 · Monday, June 14, 1948 · 26:45

Suspense

The Barking Death

A rabid dog escapes and is adopted by a young boy, leading to a frantic search to prevent a potential outbreak. The stakes rise as the town grapples with the looming threat of rabies.

Ep 541 · Monday, March 1, 1954 · 30:14

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Chico at Klauber Horn Co

Chico, the gambler of the family, struggles to bring home a salary while dealing with his father's expectations. In a humorous twist, he surprises his father with an unusual purchase from his job at Klauber Horn & Company.

Ep 8 · Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

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

Lux Radio Theatre

After the Thin Man

Nick and Nora Charles solve their second case.

Ep 268 · Monday, June 17, 1940 · 59:34

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Same series — shared cast and standout nights

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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

Tovarich

A comedy about two starving Russian emigres who become servants in the home of a wealthy Parisian, and much more. The intermission guest is Grand Duchess Marie, a cousin of the Cz

Ep 219 · Monday, May 15, 1939 · 59:35

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The Magnificent Dope

A contented country bumpkin is victimized by a big city con-man...or is he?

Ep 363 · Monday, September 28, 1942 · 59:49

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Mayerling

The story of the doomed romance of Prince Rudolph of Austria and his love, a mere commoner. Well done melodrama! The intermission guest is Don Eugene Plummer, the oldest man in H

Ep 201 · Monday, January 9, 1939 · 59:25

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

Vivacious Lady

A college professor woos and weds a New York night club singer.

Ep 289 · Monday, January 6, 1941 · 59:31

Lux Radio Theatre

The Thin Man

The story of an urbane and witty New York detective who solves a missing-persons murder. Introduced by the director of the original film: W. S. Van Dyke (DeMille was attending a P

Ep 84 · Monday, June 8, 1936 · 59:26

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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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 272

Manhattan Melodrama

Monday, September 9, 1940 · 58:48

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 272

Manhattan Melodrama

Monday, September 9, 1940 · 58:48

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A whole decade on the dial.

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The newest broadcast dates in the archive.

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Lucky Partners

A boy and a girl go partners on a winning sweepstakes ticket. Romance is sure to follow. The boy turns out to be a famous painter. An interview with the president of the National

Ep 450 · Monday, September 25, 1944 · 59:29

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1940 — George Stibitz pioneers the first remote operation of a computer.
  • 1940 — Treznea Massacre in Transylvania.

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