Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater

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 filmsBehind-the-scenes insights into Hollywood's Golden AgeThe unique blend of storytelling and advertising that defined the eraWhether you're a classic film buff, a radio drama enthusiast, or simply curious about the entertainment of yesteryear, "Lux Redux" offers an authentic journe

Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater is a arts podcast hosted by OTR.FM, with 108 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

OTR.FM hosts Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater, a arts show with 108 episodes published.

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  Episode #203

  Cardinal Richelieu

  Apr 11, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>Originally Aired: January 23, 1939</p> <p>Lux Radio Theater #203, "Cardinal Richelieu," presents the gripping political drama of 17th century France, where the powerful Cardinal Richelieu struggles to maintain King Louis XIII's authority against scheming nobles and ambitious conspirators. The cunning Count Baradar, secretly allied with Spain, plots with the Queen Mother Marie de' Medici and the weak-willed Gaston, Duke of Orleans, to overthrow Louis and place Gaston on the throne. As feudal lords resist Richelieu's attempts to unite France, the Cardinal must navigate treacherous court intrigue, including the influence of Queen Anne, who harbors no love for him. When Baradar...

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  Episode #202

  Front Page Woman

  Apr 10, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>Originally Aired: January 16, 1939</p> <p>Lux Radio Theater #202, "Front Page Woman," stars Fred McMurray and Paulette Goddard in a fast-moving romantic comedy about two rival reporters and a battle of the sexes in the newsroom. Kurt Devlin of the Daily Express believes journalism is strictly a man's profession, while ambitious Ellen Garfield of the Star is determined to prove him wrong. When Ellen draws the assignment to cover a woman's execution at North Prison, Kurt condescendingly tries to protect her from the grim spectacle, offering to write her story for her. Ellen refuses his help, insisting she can handle...

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  Episode #201

  Mayerling

  Apr 9, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>Originally Aired: January 9, 1939</p> <p>Lux Radio Theater #201, "Mayerling," presents the tragic romance of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria and the beautiful Marie Vetzera. Set in 1881 Vienna during a time of political unrest and student riots against the monarchy, the story follows the tormented heir to the Austrian throne who struggles against the suffocating constraints of royal duty. Rudolph, married to Princess Stephanie in a loveless political union, finds himself under constant surveillance by the Emperor. His every move is watched, his friends scrutinized, and his life controlled. When he meets the enchanting young Marie Vetzera, their passionate connection...

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  Episode #200

  Perfect Specimen

  Apr 8, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>Originally Aired: January 2, 1939</p> <p>Lux Radio Theater #200, "Perfect Specimen," stars Errol Flynn as Gerald Ferrisford Wicks, a sheltered young heir kept virtually imprisoned on his grandmother's estate by the domineering Mrs. Wicks. Protected behind fences and guards, Gerald has been raised in isolation as the perfect gentleman, groomed to take over the family's Wix Utilities empire and marry the suitable Alicia. His regimented life consists of supervised outdoor activities and improving literature, all controlled by his overbearing grandmother. Everything changes when Gerald accidentally crashes through the estate fence and meets Mona, a spirited young woman played by Joan...

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  Episode #199

  Snow White

  Mar 20, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>Originally Aired: December 26, 1938</p> <p>Lux Radio Theater #199, "Snow White," brings Walt Disney's beloved animated masterpiece to radio, with Disney himself as guest of honor. The story follows the beautiful young Princess Snow White, who becomes the target of her vain stepmother, the Queen. When the Queen's magic mirror reveals that Snow White has surpassed her as the fairest in the land, jealous rage takes hold. The Queen orders her huntsman to take Snow White deep into the forest and kill her, demanding the princess's heart as proof. However, the huntsman cannot bring himself to murder the innocent girl...

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