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 everything. Diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor, she must face an unthinkable reality with grace and dignity.
As Dr. Frederick Steele, the brilliant but emotionally guarded surgeon, navigates his feelings for Judith, they are drawn together by fate and an undeniable bond. Adapted from the Broadway play by George Brewer Jr. and Bertram Bloch, this production explores the redemptive power of love and the quiet heroism in accepting one’s destiny. A luminous story brought to life by a stellar cast and moving performances.

Cast Members: Barbara Stanwyck, Melvyn Douglas, Elizabeth Risdon, Frank Nelson, Lou Merrill, Louis Silvers, Edward Arnold
Special Guest: Nina Roberts (Hollywood hairstylist to the stars)