Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater
Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age with "Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater." This podcast brings you pristine rebroadcasts of the legendary Lux Radio Theater, the crown jewel of old-time radio drama. Each week, step back in time to hear Hollywood's biggest stars perform adaptations of their greatest films, exactly as audiences did decades ago. From Bogart and Bacall to Gable and Garbo, "Lux Redux" showcases the voices that shaped cinema history in their most captivating radio performances. Hosted by the incomparable Cecil B. DeMille and other Hollywood luminaries, each episode is a time capsule of entertainment, offering:Star-studded casts performing adaptations of classic filmsBehind-the-scenes insights into Hollywood's Golden AgeThe unique blend of storytelling and advertising that defined the eraWhether you're a classic film buff, a radio drama enthusiast, or simply curious about the entertainment of yesteryear, "Lux Redux" offers an authentic journe
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So Big
Originally Aired: March 13, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #210, "So Big," presents the story of Selina Peake, a young woman thrust into harsh circumstances after her gambler father is killed in a brawl. Left with only seventy dollars and facing an uncertain future in 1908 Chicago, Selina takes a…
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One-Way Passage
Originally Aired: March 6, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #209, "One-Way Passage," presents a poignant romance shadowed by fate as two strangers meet aboard a ship bound for San Francisco. Dan Hardesty, a condemned man being transported to San Quentin by detective Steve Burke, encounters the beautiful…
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Ceiling Zero
Originally Aired: February 27, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #208, "Ceiling Zero," brings listeners into the dangerous world of commercial aviation, where experienced pilot Jake Lee manages operations at Federal Airlines. The tension escalates when hotshot pilot Dizzy Davis returns to the airfield,...
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Stage Door
Originally Aired: February 20, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #207, "Stage Door," brings to life the struggles and dreams of young actresses living at the Footlights Club, a theatrical boarding house just off Broadway. Jean Maitland, a dancer who hasn't worked in six months, shares the cramped quarters...
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Originally Aired: February 6, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #205, "The Count of Monte Cristo," stars Robert Montgomery and Josephine Hutchinson in Alexandre Dumas's classic tale of betrayal and revenge. Edmund Dantes, a young and honest sailor, returns to Marseille after completing a secret mission for...
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The Arkansas Traveler
Originally Aired: January 30, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #204, "The Arkansas Traveler," follows a hobo printer who arrives by freight train in a small town caught in political turmoil. The Arkansas Traveler, a journeyman printer known to his fellow knights of the road, becomes entangled in the…
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Cardinal Richelieu
Originally Aired: January 23, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #203, "Cardinal Richelieu," presents the gripping political drama of 17th century France, where the powerful Cardinal Richelieu struggles to maintain King Louis XIII's authority against scheming nobles and ambitious conspirators. The cunning...
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Front Page Woman
Originally Aired: January 16, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #202, "Front Page Woman," stars Fred McMurray and Paulette Goddard in a fast-moving romantic comedy about two rival reporters and a battle of the sexes in the newsroom. Kurt Devlin of the Daily Express believes journalism is strictly a man's...
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Mayerling
Originally Aired: January 9, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #201, "Mayerling," presents the tragic romance of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria and the beautiful Marie Vetzera. Set in 1881 Vienna during a time of political unrest and student riots against the monarchy, the story follows the tormented heir…
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Perfect Specimen
Originally Aired: January 2, 1939 Lux Radio Theater #200, "Perfect Specimen," stars Errol Flynn as Gerald Ferrisford Wicks, a sheltered young heir kept virtually imprisoned on his grandmother's estate by the domineering Mrs. Wicks. Protected behind fences and guards, Gerald has been raised in...
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Snow White
Originally Aired: December 26, 1938 Lux Radio Theater #199, "Snow White," brings Walt Disney's beloved animated masterpiece to radio, with Disney himself as guest of honor. The story follows the beautiful young Princess Snow White, who becomes the target of her vain stepmother, the Queen. When…
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Kid Galahad
Originally Aired: December 19, 1938 Lux Radio Theater #198, "Kid Galahad," presents a tense drama of ambition, loyalty, and corruption in the boxing world. Nick Donati, a hard-nosed fight manager, watches in fury as his fighter Danny Burke disobeys orders and gets knocked out by Chuck McGraw....
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The Scarlet Pimpernel
Originally Aired: December 12, 1938 Lux Radio Theater #197, "The Scarlet Pimpernel," In the midst of the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, as noble heads fall daily to the guillotine in 1793 Paris, a mysterious Englishman works to save condemned aristocrats from certain death. Known only as…
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Alias Jimmy Valentine
Originally Aired: September 30, 1935 Lux Radio Theater #48, "Alias Jimmy Valentine," brings Pat O'Brien to life as Jimmy Valentine, a skilled safecracker released from Sing Sing Prison with hopes of starting fresh. After receiving a pardon from the governor, Jimmy walks out determined to find...
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The Last of Mrs. Cheney: A Thief, A Secret, and Society’s Charm
In Lux Radio Theater’s sparkling adaptation of The Last of Mrs. Cheney, Norma Shearer, Walter Pidgeon, and Adolphe Menjou shine in a tale of deception, wit, and unexpected romance. When the elegant and mysterious Mrs. Fay Cheney charms her way into London high society, she seems to be the perfect...
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The Show-Off: Pride, Pretenses, and a Peculiar Piper
In Lux Radio Theater’s uproarious presentation of George Kelly’s celebrated play The Show-Off, Irene Castle joins Harold Peary—best known as the Great Gildersleeve—in a comic tale of bluster, blunders, and unexpected redemption. When Aubrey Piper, a loud, boastful clerk with grand illusions…
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Burlesque: A Tale of Love, Laughter, and Heartbreak
Originally Aired: June 15, 1936, on "Lux Radio Theatre" In this captivating episode of "Lux Radio Theatre," we dive into the glitzy and tumultuous world of "Burlesque," a story that weaves together themes of love, ambition, and the harsh realities of show business. Set backstage at a small-town...
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Confession: A Past Unveiled, A Mother's Secret
In Lux Radio Theater’s emotionally charged drama “Confession: A Past Unveiled, A Mother's Secret,” Miriam Hopkins and Claude Rains deliver riveting performances in a tale of passion, loss, and redemption. When a glamorous cabaret singer is arrested for the murder of a famed pianist, the courtroom...
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The Buccaneer: Pirates, Patriotism, and the Price of Honor
In Lux Radio Theatre’s swashbuckling adventure “The Buccaneer: Pirates, Patriotism, and the Price of Honor”, Clark Gable stars as the legendary Jean Lafitte, a pirate torn between infamy and integrity. Joined by Olympe Bradna, Akim Tamiroff, and Gertrude Michael, this dramatic retelling of...
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That Certain Woman: Secrets, Sacrifices, and Second Chances
In Lux Radio Theatre’s stirring adaptation of That Certain Woman, Carole Lombard and Basil Rathbone deliver deeply affecting performances in this tale of love, loss, and redemption. Lombard stars as Mary Donnell, a resilient woman trying to escape the shadows of her gangster husband’s past, while...
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Seven Keys to Baldpate: Benny, Livingston, and a Locked-Door Laugh Riot
In Lux Radio Theatre’s madcap mystery-comedy Seven Keys to Baldpate, Jack Benny and Mary Livingston trade wisecracks, bullets, and ghost stories in a snowbound house with more “one-of-a-kind” keys than anyone expected. When Benny wagers he can write an original drama in 24 hours at Cecil B....
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Theodora Goes Wild: A Double Life in Bloom
In Lux Radio Theatre’s sparkling adaptation of “Theodora Goes Wild,” Irene Dunne and Cary Grant light up the airwaves in a breezy comedy of secrets, scandal, and small-town rebellion. Dunne plays Theodora Lynn, a seemingly prim Sunday school teacher whose sensational novels, penned under a...
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A Doll’s House: Secrets, Sacrifices, and Selfhood
In Lux Radio Theatre’s gripping production of “A Doll’s House: Secrets, Sacrifices, and Selfhood,” Joan Crawford and Basil Rathbone deliver powerful performances in Henrik Ibsen’s revolutionary play. This compelling drama explores the quiet struggles and internal awakenings of Nora Helmer, a...
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I Met My Love Again: Lost Time, Rekindled Hearts
In Lux Radio Theatre’s poignant romantic drama “I Met My Love Again: Lost Time, Rekindled Hearts,” Joan Bennett and Henry Fonda reunite in a touching tale of youthful love, heartbreak, and second chances. Set in the serene college town of Linborough, Vermont, the story follows Julie and Ives—two...
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The Letter: Passion and Justice in the Malay Night
In Lux Radio Theatre’s stirring adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s “The Letter,” Merle Oberon and Walter Houston lead a powerful cast through a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and courtroom drama. Set in the steamy colonial world of Singapore and the Malay Peninsula, the story centers on Leslie...
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The Girl from Tenth Avenue: Love Across the Divide
In this heartfelt and dramatic episode of Lux Radio Theatre, “The Girl from Tenth Avenue: Love Across the Divide,” Hollywood luminaries Loretta Young and George Brent star in a compelling story of romance, social boundaries, and redemption. Adapted from the 1935 Warner Bros. film, the episode...
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My Man Godfrey: Forgotten Men and Manhattan Madcaps
In this sparkling episode of Lux Radio Theatre, “My Man Godfrey: Forgotten Men and Manhattan Madcaps,” Hollywood legends William Powell and Carole Lombard lead an all-star cast through a whirlwind of wit, romance, and social satire. When the eccentric Bullock family plucks a mysterious “forgotten...
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The Prisoner of Shark Island: Justice on Trial
In this powerful episode of Lux Radio Theatre, “The Prisoner of Shark Island: Justice on Trial,” Hollywood legends Gary Cooper, Fay Wray, and Walter Connolly lead a gripping dramatization based on one of the most dramatic chapters in American history. The story follows Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, a...
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Dangerous: A Jinxed Heart, A Daring Redemption
In Lux Radio Theatre’s riveting drama “Dangerous: A Jinxed Heart, A Daring Redemption,” Madeline Carroll and Don Ameche star alongside Heather Angel in a story of luck, love, and second chances. Carroll shines as Joyce Heath, a gifted but ill-fated actress believed to bring disaster to those…
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Mad About Music: A Daughter’s Dream, A Stranger’s Role
In Lux Radio Theatre’s heartfelt comedy “Mad About Music: A Daughter’s Dream, A Stranger’s Role,” Deanna Durbin shines as a spirited schoolgirl who concocts a fantastic tale about her nonexistent globe-trotting father—only to rope a bewildered composer, played by Herbert Marshall, into playing…
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Mary Burns, Fugitive: A Love on the Run
In this thrilling episode of Lux Radio Theatre, “Mary Burns, Fugitive,” screen legends Miriam Hopkins and Henry Fonda star in a riveting tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. Mary Burns, a small-town girl with a quiet life, finds herself swept up in a dangerous romance with a man who isn’t what...
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Dark Victory: A Love Beyond the Horizon
In Dark Victory: A Love Beyond the Horizon, Lux Radio Theatre presents a heart-rending drama of mortality, courage, and transcendent love, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Melvyn Douglas. Judith Traherne, a spirited young woman, lives for the thrill of the moment—until a mysterious illness threatens...
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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...
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The Man Who Played God: Silence, Sacrifice, and the Echo of Grace
In The Man Who Played God: Silence, Sacrifice, and the Echo of Grace, Lux Radio Theatre delivers a moving portrait of loss and redemption, starring the legendary George Arliss alongside Florence Arliss and Dolores Costello. When celebrated pianist Montgomery Royal is struck deaf at the height of...
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The Boss: Power, Pride, and a Woman’s Heart
In The Boss: Power, Pride, and a Woman’s Heart, Lux Radio Theatre explores ambition and its emotional toll in a compelling drama starring Edward Arnold and Gloria Stuart. When political kingpin Matt Brady rises to dominate his city through sheer will and cunning, he encounters an obstacle he…
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Poppy: A Carnival Con, a Curious Heiress, and the Road to Love
In Poppy: A Carnival Con, a Curious Heiress, and the Road to Love, Lux Radio Theatre presents a whimsical tale brimming with charm and deception, led by legendary funnyman W.C. Fields and the radiant Rochelle Hudson. Set against the lively backdrop of a traveling carnival, the story follows...
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Forsaking All Others: A Wedding, a Wreck, and a Second Chance
In Forsaking All Others: A Wedding, a Wreck, and a Second Chance, Lux Radio Theatre brings sizzling wit and tangled emotions to the airwaves with a romantic comedy that walks the fine line between heartbreak and hilarity. Betty Davis stars as the strong-willed Mary Clay, jilted at the altar by…
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Romance: Love and Redemption in the Shadows of the Past
In Romance: Love and Redemption in the Shadows of the Past, Lux Radio Theatre revisits Edward Sheldon’s timeless Broadway triumph in a passionate performance starring Madeline Carroll and Herbert Marshall. When a young clergyman falls in love with the enigmatic opera star Rita Cavallini, the...
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Brief Moment: Nightclubs, Nobility, and a New Dawn
In Brief Moment: Nightclubs, Nobility, and a New Dawn, Ginger Rogers and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. light up the Lux Radio Theatre stage in this stylish and moving romantic drama adapted from S. N. Behrman’s celebrated stage play. When Abby Fane, a tough yet tender nightclub singer, catches the eye…
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Anna Christie: Love, Secrets, and the Sea
In this stirring adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Lux Radio Theatre presents Anna Christie: Love, Secrets, and the Sea, starring Joan Crawford and Spencer Tracy. When Anna reunites with her estranged father, a coal barge captain, the sea carries not only the scent of...
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Green Light: A Doctor’s Honor, A Daughter’s Forgiveness
In Lux Radio Theatre’s stirring medical drama “Green Light: A Doctor’s Honor, A Daughter’s Forgiveness,” Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland headline a gripping tale of ethics, love, and redemption. When Dr. Newell Page shoulders the blame for a tragic surgical mishap to protect an aging mentor…
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Clarence: A Butler’s Charm, A Family’s Secret
In Lux Radio Theatre’s charming comedy “Clarence: A Butler’s Charm, A Family’s Secret”, Josephine Hutchinson and Edward Everett Horton lead the cast in a witty, heartwarming tale of mistaken identity, romance, and domestic upheaval. When a mild-mannered man named Clarence shows up at the Wheeler...
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Disraeli: A Statesman’s Gambit for Empire and Love
In Lux Radio Theater’s commanding broadcast “Disraeli: A Statesman’s Gambit for Empire and Love”, George Arliss reprises his iconic role as British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli—a man whose intellect, charm, and ambition helped shape the destiny of an empire. Set during the 1870s, this...
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Enter Madame: Opera, Romance, and a Flame Rekindled
In Lux Radio Theater’s elegant and effervescent “Enter Madame: Opera, Romance, and a Flame Rekindled”, Grace Moore stars as Lisa Della Robbia, a world-renowned opera diva whose whirlwind marriage to American businessman Gerald Fitzgerald, played by Basil Rathbone, is as dramatic as any aria she...
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Alice Adams: Dreams, Dignity, and a Dance of Class
In Lux Radio Theatre’s elegant New Year broadcast, “Alice Adams: Dreams, Dignity, and a Dance of Class”, Claudette Colbert stars as Alice Adams, a charming and determined young woman from a modest background who longs for a better life—and love with a wealthy young man, Arthur Russell, played by...
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Beloved Enemy: A Rebel’s Heart, A Nation’s Hope
In Lux Radio Theater’s powerful New Year’s broadcast, “Beloved Enemy: A Rebel’s Heart, A Nation’s Hope”, Brian Aherne stars as Dennis Reardon, a passionate leader of the Irish independence movement in 1921, and Madeline Carroll shines as Lady Helen Athlee, the daughter of a British diplomat. When...
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The Song of Songs: A Sculptor’s Passion, A Lover’s Fall
In Lux Radio Theater’s haunting and poetic Christmas broadcast, "The Song of Songs: A Sculptor’s Passion, A Lover’s Fall", Marlene Dietrich delivers a mesmerizing performance as Lily, a naive young woman whose journey from innocence to heartbreak is carved—quite literally—into stone. Douglas...
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The 39 Steps: A Spy, a Stranger, and a Secret to Die For
In this electrifying adaptation of John Buchan’s classic novel, Lux Radio Theater presents "The 39 Steps: A Spy, a Stranger, and a Secret to Die For", starring Robert Montgomery as the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. When Richard Hannay meets a mysterious woman who claims to be a...
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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...
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Peg O’ My Heart: An Irish Heiress and a London Legacy
In Lux Radio Theater’s touching and whimsical adaptation of "Peg O' My Heart: An Irish Heiress and a London Legacy", Marion Davies stars as Peg O’Connell, a spirited young Irish girl whose simple seaside life is turned upside down when she inherits a fortune—and is forced to live with a proper...
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Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age with "Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater." This podcast brings you pristine rebroadcasts of the legendary Lux Radio Theater, the crown jewel of old-time radio drama. Each week, step back in time to hear Hollywood's biggest stars perform adaptations of their greatest films, exactly as audiences did decades ago. From Bogart and Bacall to Gable and Garbo, "Lux Redux" showcases the voices that shaped cinema history in their most captivating radio performances. Hosted by the incomparable Cecil B. DeMille and other Hollywood luminaries, each episode is a time capsule of entertainment, offering:Star-studded casts performing adaptations of classic filmsBehind-the-scenes insights into Hollywood's Golden AgeThe unique blend of storytelling and advertising that defined the eraWhether you're a classic film buff, a radio drama enthusiast, or simply curious about the entertainment of yesteryear, "Lux Redux" offers an authentic journe
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