Lux – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lux Radio Theater – Under Two Flags Herbert Marshall and Olivia De Havilland). ep134, 370524

By Keith May 24, 2022Drama, Lux

Features Herbert Marshall and Olivia DeHavilland. A story of the French Foreign Legion near an Arab town in the Sahara Desert. A French barmaid who goes by the name 'Cigarette'…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Poppy (WC Fields). ep166, 380307

By Keith March 7, 2022Comedy, Drama, Lux

Featuring WC Fields and Ann Shirley. WC Fields is a con man, and scam artist who has a nearly grown daughter who he somehow managed to raise to have normal…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Lux Radio Theater – Ssong Of Songs (Marlene Dietrick). ep155, 371220

By Keith November 12, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Marlene Dietrich and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Cecil B DeMill tells about some of Marlene Dietrick's recent travels. She is to play the roll of Lily, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr…

Lux Radio Theater – Up Pops The Devil (Fred MacMurry). ep146, 371018

By Keith October 18, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Fred MacMurray. In a high rise office building, a young woman talks with a publisher, who is an old flame. Her husband, Steve, is an aspiring writer who just…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Lux Radio Theater – Seven Keys To Baldplate (Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone). 380926

By Keith August 22, 2021Comedy, Drama, Jack Benny, Lux

A feature written just for Jack Benny, Mary Livingston, and includes Cecil B Demill, all playing themselves. The scene opens with Cecil in his office, and grieving over jack's continued…

Lux Radio Theater – Brewster’s Millions (Jack Benny, Mary Livingston). ep120, 370215

By Keith August 8, 2021Comedy, Drama, Lux

Features Jack Benny and Mary Livingston. After the opening commercials and introductions, the story begins in the offices of Jack Brewster. His nephew is a man in a desperate financial…

Lux Radio Theater – Mary Of Scotland (Joan CrawfordD) ep132, 370510

By Keith May 17, 2021Drama, Lux1 Comment

Features Joan Crawford. Mary, Queen of Scotland is to take charge of the throne. Determined to do well, she has to deal with opposition from John Knox, and other political…

Lux Radio Theater – Magnificent Obsession (Irene Dunn, Robert Taylor). ep130, 370426

By Keith April 26, 2021Drama, Lux

Bob Merrek is a doctor, and Mrs. Hutchins is the grieving widow who was left little to live on with her embittered daughter. Through an ironic twist of fate Bob…

Lux Radio Theater – Alibi Ike. ep129, 370419

By Keith April 19, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Helen Chandler, real life ball player Joey Brown as Frances Farrel, and includes William Frawley as the coach. Cecil B DeMill introduces the cast, and gives a salute to…

Lux Radio Theater – A Farewell To Arms (Clark Gable). ep127, 370405

By Keith April 5, 2021Drama, Lux

Features: Clark Gable, Adolf Menjou, and Josephine Hutchinson. Cecil B DeMill recounts the events of 20 years earlier, and the outbreak of involvement of America in the Great War. It…