Jacobowsky and the Colonel: Theater Guild on The Air, 1945

This week is Jacobowsky and the Colonel drama from Theater Guilde on The Air. Starring: Louis Calhern, Annabella (Suzanne Charpentier), and Oscar Karlweis. This episode aired September 16, 1945.This was adapted from the play Jacobowsky Und Der Oberst, by Czech-born Franz Werfel, which was later adapted into the movie Me and the Colonel in 1958. The film starred: Danny Kaye, Curd Jürgens and Nicole Maurey.Thank you for your support.

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