Classic Radio for April 18, 2024-Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The Painted Smile, and the Squealing Duck

Two + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 18, 1949, 75 years ago, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre starring Humphrey Bogart.  An adaptation of the 1948 film with Bogart reprising his starring role. A story of gold and greed in the mountains of Mexico.  Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 18, 1952, 72 years ago, The Painted Smile.  Harry attends a performance of a Sicilian circus as the guest of one of the clowns. The clown has a very beautiful wife!Then Crime Files Of Flamond, originally broadcast April 18, 1944, 80 years ago, The Case of the Squealing Duck. A popular nightclub comedian suspects someone of trying to ruin his act. This case is more serious than it seems.Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 18, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.  Superman to the rescue, as the "Clara M" heads for the bottom!.  Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day.