The Letter: Passion and Justice in the Malay Night

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Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater

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97 episodes

2 months ago

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!

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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

Performing Arts

Arts

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The Letter: Passion and Justice in the Malay Night

Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater

59 minutes

3 months ago

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 Crosby, the refined wife of a British plantation owner, who is arrested for murder under suspicious circumstances.
As the mystery unfolds, secrets from her past emerge—threatening her marriage, her freedom, and her sanity. This unforgettable broadcast delves into the psychology of a woman torn between passion and duty, as a gripping legal battle determines her fate.
Cast Members: Merle Oberon, Walter Houston, Ralph Forbes, Eric Snowden, Lou Merrill, Leonard Mudie, Raymond Lawrence, Celeste Rush, Sybil Harris, Frank Nelson, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille Special Guest: Carbeth Wells (explorer and author)