These Three: Secrets, Scandal, and the Price of a Lie

In one of Lux Radio Theater’s most haunting and powerful dramas, "These Three: Secrets, Scandal, and the Price of a Lie", Barbara Stanwyck stars as Martha Dobie and Mary Astor as Karen Wright—two young teachers who open a school for girls with high hopes and noble dreams. But their world is shattered when a malicious student, Mary Tilford, spreads a devastating lie that threatens their careers, relationships, and reputations. Errol Flynn plays Dr. Joseph Cardin, caught in the crossfire between love and loyalty. Based on Lillian Hellman’s controversial and groundbreaking play (The Children’s Hour), this emotionally gripping adaptation confronts the destructive power of gossip, the vulnerability of reputation, and the lasting effects of falsehoods. Featuring a remarkable supporting cast and taut direction by Cecil B. DeMille, These Three is a timeless story of friendship, sacrifice, and the resilience of truth in the face of social condemnation. Cast Members: Barbara Stanwyck, Errol Flynn, Mary Astor, Alma Kruger, Marsha Mae Jones, Helen Parrish, Constance Collier, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille Special Guests: The Three Abbey Children and their mothers