The Lux Radio Theatre, Vol. 3 Audiobook

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The Lux Radio Theatre was one of the most prestigious and longest-running shows from radios Golden Age. It featured the greatest stars in Hollywood appearing in hour-long radio adaptations of their biggest motion pictures. Cecil B. DeMille was the host (from 19361945) for a lavish production of what was to become a veritable checklist of many of Hollywoods best films from the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s. The stars of the movie usually appeared in their audio counterparts, although sometimes contracts or schedules meant that another actor took the part. The productions were broadcast live, with a full orchestra, in front of a large studio audience. Sponsored by Lever Brothers, the makers of Lux Soap, The Lux Radio Theatre came to radio in 1934 and lasted until 1955 for a total of 926 hour-long broadcasts. It transitioned to TV in thirty-minute weekly installments in 1950 with James Mason as host. This volume includes eight Lux Radio Theatre episodes: 12/11/39 – In Name Only with Cary Grant and Carole Lombard 3/5/45 – Disputed Passage with Alan Ladd and Akim Tamiroff 3/19/45 – Grissleys Millions with Pat OBrien and Lynn Bari 6/18/45 – The Canterville Ghost with Charles Laughton and Margaret OBrien 1/21/46 – Johnny Eager with Robert Taylor and Van Heflin 2/11/46 – Now, Voyager with Bette Davis and Gregory Peck 11/10/47 – The Dark Corner with Lucille Ball and Mark Stevens 11/17/47 – Nobody Lives Forever with Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman Download and start listening now!