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William Keighley

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Alan Reed

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Coleen Gray

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Richard Widmark

Robert Griffin

Victor Mature

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The Shadow

Murderer's Vanity

The perfect crime is almost committed, but for the Shadow..and the dream of "Big Charlie."

Ep 191 · Sunday, March 17, 1940 · 24:51

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Mr. Walker's Problem

Mr. Walker, a nervous plumber, hires Richard Diamond to investigate his suspicions about a chemist named Joseph Carter, but shortly after, Walker is murdered, leaving Diamond to unravel the mystery.

Ep 128 · Friday, March 28, 1952 · 29:31

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Woodward Manila Matter

There's been a $75,000 robbery in the Philippines, sending Johnny Dollar to Manila.

Ep 73 · Saturday, November 25, 1950 · 30:41

Cavalcade of America

General Forrest Rides Again

In General Forrest Rides Again, a liberty ship in World War II faces a critical mission while her crew grapples with the challenges of war and personal stakes. Officer Maury Reynolds is particularly anxious about his brother's safety on the beachhead.

Ep 649 · Tuesday, March 28, 1950 · 29:55

The Mel Blanc Show

Society Party

Mel Blank is determined to crash a high-society party after being snubbed by his girlfriend's father, who deems him unworthy. He devises a plan to impress the elite guests and prove his worth.

Ep 33 · Tuesday, April 15, 1947 · 24:53

Suspense

Four of a Kind

A hitchhiker named Rich Fowler accepts a ride from J. Stuart Belden, who introduces him to a dangerous game of 'License Plate Poker' with high stakes. As the ride takes a sinister turn, Rich must fight for his life.

Ep 787 · Sunday, January 25, 1959 · 18:58

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Lux Radio Theatre

The Web

A bodyguard kills his boss' old enemy and finds himself double-crossed. The story was produced on The Lux Video Theatre on December 1, 1955.

Ep 583 · Monday, September 29, 1947 · 59:50

Lux Radio Theatre

Street with No Name

The FBI tackles "the mob" and no contest! The story was produced again on The Lux Radio Theatre on December 12, 1949.

Ep 643 · Monday, January 31, 1949 · 61:39

Lux Radio Theatre

Double Indemnity

Ep 718 · Monday, October 30, 1950 · 56:20

Lux Radio Theatre

Once More My Darling

Ep 728 · Monday, January 8, 1951 · 55:29

Lux Radio Theatre

Ride the Pink Horse

Intrigue and violence in Old Mexico, as an ex-G. I. tries to blackmail the traitor who killed his pal.

Ep 593 · Monday, December 8, 1947 · 59:33

Lux Radio Theatre

The Farmer's Daughter

A warm romance/comedy about a Swedish farm girl who gets into politics by the back door. The story was later made into a TV series.

Ep 597 · Monday, January 5, 1948 · 56:46

Lux Radio Theatre

Apartment for Peggy

A love story about a young couple who move into the attic of a retired professor, who is contemplating suicide! The story was repeated on The Lux Radio Theatre on December 4, 1950

Ep 647 · Monday, February 28, 1949 · 55:15

Lux Radio Theatre

April Showers

A story of the "good old days" of Vaudeville, based on the 1948 movie.

Ep 658 · Monday, May 16, 1949 · 59:45

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 598

The Kiss of Death

Monday, January 12, 1948 · 59:47

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 598

The Kiss of Death

Monday, January 12, 1948 · 59:47

William Johnstone

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22 Rifle for Christmas

A nine-year-old boy goes missing, raising suspicions of foul play. Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the case, uncovering a tragic accident involving a gun.

Ep 183 · Sunday, December 21, 1952 · 26:48

Let George Do It

The Noose Hangs High

George Valentine investigates the mysterious recluses, the Binks brothers, who have not left their home since a tragic incident involving a suicide and missing emeralds. The stakes rise as he uncovers a web of secrets surrounding their past.

Ep 240 · Monday, April 16, 1951 · 30:57

Lux Radio Theatre

Trouble Along the Way

Bankrupt St. Andrews college hires a shady football coach and his young daughter to start a team and raise money for the school. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre." Th

Ep 868 · Monday, February 15, 1954 · 53:37

Lux Radio Theatre

Down to the Sea in Ships

Ep 744 · Monday, April 30, 1951 · 54:11

That night in history

On the air that night›

  1. Cavalcade of AmericaThe Conscience of Black Dan'lEpisode 550
  2. ClaudiaRogers IdeaEpisode 76
  3. Inner Sanctum MysteriesTempo in BloodEpisode 353
  4. Lux Radio TheatreThe Kiss of DeathCurrently listeningEpisode 598
  5. Quiet, PleaseThe Room Where Ghosts LiveEpisode 32
  6. The Lone RangerLittle Peggy and JohnnyEpisode 2337