December 26, 1939: Travels, Famous Last Words, and a Touch of Shakespeare with Sir Cedric Hardwicke

In this December 26, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman wraps up the year with an exciting session featuring the distinguished British actor Sir Cedric Hardwicke, soon to open in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, Hardwicke brings his theatrical charm to a range of questions, from famous travel destinations in literature to identifying characters in novels with no female roles.The panel faces memorable challenges, including interpreting last words of historic figures, identifying Shakespearean references, and pinpointing destinations from poetic lines. With Hardwicke’s British wit adding depth and humor, this episode offers an engaging blend of literary and cultural trivia. Join in for an intellectual treat filled with wit, humor, and the unique charm of 1930s radio on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.