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Host

W

William Keighley

Cast›

D

Dan Riss

H

Herb Butterfield

John McGovern

Lionel Barrymore

R

Richard Widmark

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Drama Desk

Character, craft, and living-room stage plays.

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Murder by Jury

Edward Mason is on trial for the murder of his wife, having confessed during a night of disturbing dreams. As the courtroom drama unfolds, new evidence complicates the case and raises questions about justice.

Ep 540 · Monday, February 22, 1954 · 30:10

Dragnet

22 Rifle for Christmas

A young boy named Stanley Johnstone goes missing just days before Christmas, and foul play is suspected. Detectives must uncover the truth behind his disappearance and the blood stains found in his backyard.

Ep 30 · Thursday, December 22, 1949 · 29:22

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

Dr. Kildare

Alice Bradley, Amnesia Victim

Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie treat a young woman suffering from amnesia after a mysterious incident. As they work to uncover her identity, they face pressure from hospital administration and the potential influence of her wealthy family.

Ep 80 · Friday, August 3, 1951 · 27:17

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

X Minus One

Real Gone

Ralph Therian, an artist, experiments with a new medium that promises wealth, but his ambition leads to dangerous consequences. As he navigates the art world, the stakes rise dramatically when his methods attract unwanted attention.

Ep 90 · Wednesday, February 27, 1957 · 22:20

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Winchester 73

Ep 764 · Monday, November 12, 1951 · 60:31

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Daisy Kenyon

A melodrama of love, marriage, and divorce.

Ep 610 · Monday, April 5, 1948 · 60:08

Lux Radio Theatre

Nobody Lives Forever

A con-man returns from the war, but falls for the perfect victim. Ronald Reagan recalls his radio days as a sportscaster and recreates a play-by-play.

Ep 590 · Monday, November 17, 1947 · 59:05

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Holiday Affair

Ep 725 · Monday, December 18, 1950 · 59:56

Lux Radio Theatre

The Kiss of Death

A good cops-and-robbers story about a gangster-gone-straight turning stoolie to protect his little girls.

Ep 598 · Monday, January 12, 1948 · 59:47

Lux Radio Theatre

Mildred Pierce

The script was subsequently used on "The Lux Radio Theatre" on June 14, 1954 (see cat. #10257) and on "The Lux Video Theatre" on September 20, 1956.

Ep 661 · Monday, June 6, 1949 · 59:36

Lux Radio Theatre

Portrait of Jenny

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).

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Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 744

Down to the Sea in Ships

Monday, April 30, 1951 · 54:11

Lux Radio Theatre, Episode 744

Down to the Sea in Ships

Monday, April 30, 1951 · 54:11

William Johnstone

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The Blooming Blossom Matter

A missing emerald, a missing jeweler, and a room full of junk with nothing missing.

Ep 520 · Sunday, January 20, 1957 · 29:33

Gunsmoke

Wild West

Yorky Kelly seeks help from Marshal Dillon after his father is kidnapped. The stakes rise as Dillon races against time to rescue the old man from his captors.

Ep 65 · Saturday, July 18, 1953 · 28:34

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The Blue Veil

A heartwarming story about a woman who sacrifices her whole life to raise the children of others. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 804 · Monday, November 24, 1952 · 53:51

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Carbine Williams

An interesting story about David Marshall Williams, a convicted murderer who was allowed by the warden to build his own gun while in prison! AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio T

Ep 873 · Monday, March 22, 1954 · 55:13

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  3. Lux Radio TheatreDown to the Sea in ShipsCurrently listeningEpisode 744