Naughty Marietta: Casquette Maids, Captains, and the Call of Romance

In Naughty Marietta: Casquette Maids, Captains, and the Call of Romance, Lux Radio Theatre brings Victor Herbert’s timeless operetta to life with the powerful voices of Lawrence Tibbett and Helen Jepson. Set in 18th-century France and colonial Louisiana, this musical tale follows the rebellious Countess Marietta, who flees an arranged marriage by joining a group of casquette maids bound for the New World in search of husbands. Disguised and determined to live life on her own terms, Marietta soon crosses paths with the dashing Captain Richard Warrington. Their journey brims with pirates, mistaken identities, forbidden love, and enchanting melodies—including the immortal “Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life.” A spirited celebration of independence and true love, this episode showcases operatic splendor and romantic adventure in perfect harmony. Cast Members: Lawrence Tibbett, Helen Jepson, Ian McLaren, Ralph Kellard, Ferdinand Meunier, Otis Holland, Richard Abbott, Edwin Max, Gacy Brooke, Margaret McKay, Grace Kern, James Eagles, Lou Merrill, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille Special Guest: A.B. Oldfield (Film critic and motion picture fan)