{"product_id":"book-e5x0","title":"Lux Radio Theatre, Vol. 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost, Cecil B. DeMille brought us the most extravagant radio series ever broadcast, \u003cem\u003eThe Lux Radio Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e. It featured the biggest movie stars in radio adaptations of their classic films. Now, enjoy eight of the greatest hour-long episodes from this famed radio series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lux Radio Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the most prestigious and longest-running shows from radio's golden age. It featured the greatest stars in Hollywood appearing in hour-long radio adaptations of their biggest motion pictures. Cecil B. DeMille was the host (from 1936-1945) for a lavish production of what was to become a veritable checklist of many of Hollywood's best films from the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s. The stars of the movie usually appeared in their audio counterparts, although sometimes contracts or schedules meant that another actor took the part. The productions were broadcast live, with a full orchestra, in front of a large studio audience. Sponsored by Lever Brothers, the makers of Lux Soap, \u003cem\u003eThe Lux Radio Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e came to radio in 1934 and lasted until 1955 for a total of 926 hour-long broadcasts. It transitioned to TV in 30-minute weekly installments in 1950 with James Mason as host.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11\/21\/38 - \"Confession\" with Miriam Hopkins \u0026amp; Claude Rains\u003cbr\u003e 1\/16\/39 - \"Front Page Woman\" with Paulette Goddard \u0026amp; Fred MacMurray\u003cbr\u003e 9\/9\/40 - \"Manhattan Melodrama\" with William Powell \u0026amp; Myrna Loy\u003cbr\u003e 12\/9\/40 - \"My Favorite Wife\" with Laurence Olivier \u0026amp; Rosalind Russell\u003cbr\u003e 1\/6\/41 - \"Vivacious Lady\" with Alice Faye \u0026amp; Don Ameche\u003cbr\u003e 4\/28\/41 - \"Wife, Husband and Friend\" with George Brent, Priscilla Lane \u0026amp; Gail Patrick\u003cbr\u003e 6\/23\/41 - \"The Shop Around the Corner\" with Claudette Colbert \u0026amp; Don Ameche\u003cbr\u003e 1\/26\/42 - \"Here Comes Mr. Jordan\" with Cary Grant \u0026amp; Claude Rains\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Eye Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49368049156400,"sku":"BDe5x0","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49368049189168,"sku":"ZEe5x0","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49368049287472,"sku":"ZMe5x0","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/e5x0-Square-cover.jpg?v=1775921147","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-e5x0","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}