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Lux Radio Theater

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Hollywood
Cecil B. Demille
Monsieur Beaucaire
These Three
The Outsider
A Star Is Born
Alissa Landy
Leslie Howard
Robert Montgomery
Janet Gaynor
Arrowsmith
Dueling
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Yellow Fever
The Duke Of Winterset
18th Century England
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Grauman's Chinese Theater
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Medical Research

Lux Radio Theater, one of the genuine classic radio anthology series (NBC Blue Network (1934-1935); CBS (1935-1955), adapted first Broadway stage works, and then (especially) films to hour-long live radio presentations. It quickly became the most popular dramatic anthology series on radio, running more than twenty years. The program always began with an announcer proclaiming, "Ladies and gentlemen... more

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Ray Muland
Actor in the adaptation, portrays Phil Green
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Dorothy Maguire
Actress in the adaptation, portrays Kathy
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Episode: Gentlemans_Agreement
Dick Powell
Actor, star of Island in the Sky
Warner Bros./Hollywood
Episode: Island_in_the_Sky
Irene Dunn
Co-star of The Awful Truth (Lucy Warriner)
Columbia Pictures/Actor
Episode: The_Awful_Truth
Cary Grant
Co-star of The Awful Truth (Jerry Warriner)
Columbia Pictures/Actor
Episode: The_Awful_Truth
Virginia Mayo
Leading actress in The Iron Mistress role of Judelon/Judelon
Warner Brothers/Hollywood Radio Theater
Episode: The_Iron_Mistress
Dana Andrews
Starring as Casey Mayo, the reporter.
Warner Brothers
Episode: The_Blue_Gardenia
Ruth Roman
Starring as Nora Larkin, the protagonist facing the murder accusation.
Warner Brothers
Episode: The_Blue_Gardenia
Michael Rennie
Star of the play as David
20th Century Fox
Episode: David_and_Bathshebe

Hosts

Ken Carpenter
Announcer and host figure in radio theater; multiple entries indicate a long-running on-air presence.
Irving Cummings
Producer and on-air talent associated with Lux and Hollywood Radio Theater, often directing or producing live adaptations.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings
  • Low Quality

    Unfortunately the sound quality on most of these podcasts is incredibly poor. The majority of them should never been uploaded, they are just static and inaudible voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    FrankTampa
    United States2 years ago
  • 80 years old

    This show is great and when it came out over 80 years ago, it was one of the top shows on radio. What especially made it popular was the host; famed Director Cecil B DeMille. This radio show, based on current movies of the time, stared Major Hollywood performers., often times the actors in the original movie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Clam
    United States2 years ago
  • I’m suspicious.

    I love listening to old radio shows, but the host is that same scary guy who tries to sell weird things for your TV. He even plays commercials over the top of the dialogue in the middle of the program. He could probably use some marketing tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CC Ryders
    United States6 years ago
  • All of them...

    I love these. It’s like someone is reading me a bedtime story...♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timothy Ramsey
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Wonderful to listen to when having trouble sleeping

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FT the gamer
    United States6 years ago

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Episodes frequently feature strong storytelling and memorable performances that stand up as production showcases.
Sound quality is inconsistent across episodes, which can impact listening experience.
The classic era nostalgia and prestige casting are major draws for fans of old Hollywood.

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What is Lux Radio Theater about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Live hour-long radio adaptations bring classic films and Broadway works to a mid-century audience, blending star power with theatrical storytelling. Episodes frequently center on iconic performances, era-accurate production values, and dramatic twists that showcase the original film or play's emotional core, often featuring renowned actors of the era. The format emphasizes nostalgia, high production quality, and the cultural magic of Hollywood's golden age, appealing to listeners who enjoy streaming history, film history, and stage-to-radio dramatizations. A notable strength is the consistent, prestige-value casts and the sense of occasion around each broadcast, which can make it attractive for sponsorships seeking a reverent, legacy-heavy ... more

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1. Ray Muland
2. Dorothy Maguire
3. Dick Powell
4. Irene Dunn
5. Cary Grant
6. Virginia Mayo
7. Dana Andrews
8. Ruth Roman

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