Lux Radio Theatre - "A Star Is Born" (Old Time Radio, 1937)

Lux Radio Theatre presents “A Star Is Born,” episode 141, originally broadcast on CBS on September 13, 1937. Sponsored by Lux Toilet Soap and produced by Cecil B. DeMille, this adaptation of the 1937 Hollywood drama stars Janet Gaynor reprising her screen role as Esther Blodgett, alongside Robert Montgomery as Norman Maine.With her grandmother’s encouragement and savings, North Dakota farm girl Esther heads to Hollywood determined to break into pictures. From casting offices and rooming houses to parties and screen tests, her dream brings her into the orbit of a celebrated but troubled movie star. May Robson and Lionel Stander also reprise their film roles.Old Time Radio Stories presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction01:01 Original Broadcast01:00:43 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-stories-old-time-radio--7218844/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio