Lux Radio Theater

Lux Radio Theater, brought into American homes by the makers of Lux Soap, was the most popular and longest running drama series on the radio. It aired on NBC from 1934-1935, CBS from 1935-1954 and again on NBC from 1954-1955. Legendary director Cecil De Mille became the host from 1936-1945, once the show moved from New York to Hollywood.

The Legionnaire and the Lady

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 1, 1936

Performed by Clark Gable and Marlene Dietrich

The first performance in Hollywood. At the end, Clark makes some candid comments and Marlene sings her classic song “Falling in Love Again”.

Listen:

[mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/LegionnaireandtheLadyPart1.mp3″] [mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/LegionnaireandtheLadyPart2.mp3“]

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A Farewell to Arms

April 5, 1937

Performed by Clark Gable, Josephine Hutchinson and Adolphe Menjou

Listen:

[mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/FarewelltoArms1.mp3″] [mp3j track=http://dearmrgable.com/FarewelltoArms2.mp3]

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The Buccaneer

November 14, 1938

Performed by Clark Gable and Olympe Bradna

Listen:

[mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/Buccaneer1.mp3″] [mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/Buccaneer2.mp3″]

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It Happened One Night

March 20, 1939

Performed by Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert and Walter Connolly

Listen:

[mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/IHON1.mp3″] [mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/IHON2.mp3″] [mp3j track=”http://dearmrgable.com/IHON3.mp3″]