Melville Ruick
Cecil B. DeMille
Charles Seel
J. Arthur Young
Lou Merrill
Ruth Rickaby
Tyrone Power
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
In Strike a Blow for Liberty, Captain Thomas Forty reflects on his experiences during the American Revolution, grappling with loyalty and courage amidst the British occupation of New York. As he confronts his own beliefs, he ultimately decides to take action for his country's freedom.
Ep 628 · Tuesday, November 1, 1949 · 26:37
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
J. Ransom Wendell, a very important client, wants to see Johnny right away...but for what purpose? The story title was subsequently used on, "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" on Decemb
Ep 687 · Sunday, May 8, 1960 · 24:03
Suspense
A beatnik hitchhiker finds himself in a dangerous situation when he is wrongfully accused of murder. As he navigates the tension between his carefree lifestyle and the reality of the crime, he must prove his innocence.
Ep 815 · Sunday, August 16, 1959 · 19:14
Broadway Is My Beat
Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of George Lane, a wealthy man found stabbed in a cheap hotel. As he delves into Lane's life, he uncovers a web of resentment and betrayal among those closest to him.
Ep 169 · Saturday, June 13, 1953 · 29:26
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Joyce Wallace, a famous actress, hires Richard Diamond after a mysterious shooting incident at her apartment. She fears for her life as her estranged husband may be involved in the attempt on her life.
Ep 45 · Sunday, March 12, 1950 · 29:31
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Lux Radio Theatre
A comedy/romance set in New York's Greenwich Village...at #50 "Gay" Street!
Ep 392 · Monday, April 19, 1943 · 59:46
A weepy romance about a young girl who falls in love with an older, and married pianist. The final commercial and system cue have been deleted.
Ep 422 · Monday, January 10, 1944 · 58:09
An actress marries a baby doctor so she can adopt a baby.
Ep 385 · Monday, March 1, 1943 · 58:11
A comedy-romance about an impoverished Duchess and a bumbling waiter. Vince Barnett is interviewed (a character actor who bills himself as "Public Pest #1")
Ep 110 · Monday, December 7, 1936 · 61:23
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 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
Maisie loses her job as a headless lady at the carnival and finds herself a society maid with a wealthy but troubled family.
Ep 327 · Monday, November 24, 1941 · 59:51
Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 282
The Rage of Manhattan
Monday, November 18, 1940 · 59:36
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A romantic comedy about an innocent foreign girl in the big, wicked city.
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Let George Do It
Elliott Wormsley, an urban bird watcher, witnesses a potential murder from his binoculars and seeks the help of George Valentine to investigate the crime he believes he saw. The stakes rise as George delves into the mystery surrounding the River House penthouse.
Ep 84 · Monday, April 19, 1948 · 28:57
Escape
A determined man stands his ground against an overwhelming army of ravenous ants threatening his plantation in the Amazon jungle. As the deadly swarm approaches, he must rely on his intelligence and the loyalty of his workers to survive.
Ep 23 · Wednesday, January 14, 1948 · 29:36
Rogue's Gallery
Private investigator Richard Rogue arrives in Minden, California, only to discover that the man who hired him, Stark McVeigh, has been murdered. As Rogue delves into the case, he uncovers a web of counterfeiting and betrayal.
Ep 29 · Thursday, January 3, 1946 · 29:39
A convoluted story about a bookworm and his comedian-but-dead twin brother. It's funny in spite of itself. See cat. #44903 for a rehearsal recording of this broadcast.
Ep 520 · Monday, March 25, 1946 · 57:31
A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive.
Ep 509 · Monday, January 7, 1946 · 59:33
Two-fisted action in the new oil fields of the Indian Territory. See cat. #93478 for a rehearsal recording of this program.
Ep 430 · Monday, March 13, 1944 · 54:31