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Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater

Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater

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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 films
  • Behind-the-scenes insights into Hollywood's Golden Age
  • The unique blend of storytelling and advertising that defined the era

Whether you're a classic film buff, a radio drama enthusiast, or simply curious about the entertainment of yesteryear, "Lux Redux" offers an authentic journey into the heart of vintage Hollywood. Tune in weekly and discover why Lux Radio Theater was—and remains—the epitome of radio elegance. Let the show begin, dahling!Copyright OTRPODS Arte Entretenimiento y Artes Escénicas
Episodios
  • Forsaking All Others: A Wedding, a Wreck, and a Second Chance

    Forsaking All Others: A Wedding, a Wreck, and a Second Chance
    Jun 27 2025
    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 the man she loves—only to find solace, and maybe something more, in the steadfast devotion of her lifelong friend, played by Joel McCrea.

    Based on the Broadway hit, this episode dives into a love triangle full of glamorous parties, missed connections, and the enduring tug of true affection. With Anderson Lawler reprising his stage role and a sparkling script full of zingers, it’s a spirited look at love gone wrong—and how sometimes, second chances come from the most unexpected places.

    Cast Members: Betty Davis, Joel McCrea, Anderson Lawler, Frank Nelson, Lou Merrill, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille
    Special Guest: Mervyn LeRoy (Hollywood director and producer)
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    1 h
  • Romance: Love and Redemption in the Shadows of the Past

    Romance: Love and Redemption in the Shadows of the Past
    Jun 26 2025
    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 boundaries between duty and desire blur, leading to a heartrending struggle between the soul’s yearning and the past’s heavy burden.

    Set against the backdrop of 19th-century New York and rich with introspective beauty, this evocative drama explores whether true love can transcend scandal and shame. With Ralph Morgan and Claire Dodd adding depth to a stellar cast, this anniversary revival reveals the haunting power of memory, forgiveness, and the sacrifices made in the name of love.

    Cast Members: Madeline Carroll, Herbert Marshall, Ralph Morgan, Claire Dodd, Frank Nelson, Lou Merrill, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille
    Special Guest: Walter Wanger (Hollywood producer)
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    1 h
  • Brief Moment: Nightclubs, Nobility, and a New Dawn

    Brief Moment: Nightclubs, Nobility, and a New Dawn
    Jun 25 2025
    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 of wealthy playboy Roderick Dean, their whirlwind romance clashes with questions of class, ambition, and authenticity.

    Abby’s gritty past and Roderick’s uncertain future come head to head in a love story that’s anything but simple—challenging the idea of success, worth, and whether two very different people can build a shared life. With sparkling repartee, emotional depth, and a cast including Nigel Bruce and Louis Calhern, this tale deftly explores whether love born in a brief moment can last a lifetime.

    Cast Members: Ginger Rogers, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Nigel Bruce, Louis Calhern, Paul Harvey, Frank Nelson, Lou Merrill, Grace Kern, Inez Seabury, David Kerman, Mary Smith, James Eagles, Frank Nelson, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille
    Special Guest: Jimmy Starr (Hollywood columnist)
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    1 h
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