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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

Eleanor Audley

F

Frank Martin

L

Lillian Randolph

R

Raymond Roe

R

Rhoda Williams

W

William Johnstone

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Lieutenant Levinson is kidnapped by Bert Fisher, whose brother is set to be executed that night. Richard Diamond races against time to rescue his friend before it's too late.

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A well-written love story about a struggling artist, and the young girl from the past that becomes his inspiration and love.

Ep 674 · Monday, October 31, 1949 · 59:34

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  • 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).

Lux_Radio_Theatre_49-10-17_672_Mother_Was_a_Freshman.mp3

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 672

Mother Was a Freshman

Monday, October 17, 1949 · 54:25

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 672

Mother Was a Freshman

Monday, October 17, 1949 · 54:25

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A comedy about a woman with a grown daughter who joins her at college...for financial and romantic reasons. The final commercial and system cue have been deleted.

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