The Girl from Tenth Avenue: Love Across the Divide - Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater

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In this heartfelt and dramatic episode of Lux Radio Theatre, “The Girl from Tenth Avenue: Love Across the Divide,” Hollywood luminaries Loretta Young and George Brent star in a compelling story of romance, social boundaries, and redemption. Adapted from the 1935 Warner Bros. film, the episode follows Miriam Brady, a hardworking girl from the wrong side of the tracks, and Geoffrey Sherwood, a wealthy man reeling from heartbreak. A chance meeting leads to a whirlwind marriage, thrusting Miriam into a world of privilege and scrutiny. As the couple navigates class differences, meddling friends, and old flames, they must decide if love can truly conquer all. With sharp dialogue, emotional performances, and an insightful interlude on etiquette from special guest Mrs. Emily Post, this episode delivers both drama and charm. Don’t miss the uplifting conclusion as hope and understanding bring two worlds together. Cast Members: Loretta Young, George Brent, Beulah Bondi, Mona Barry, Eric Snowden, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille Special Guest: Mrs. Emily Post (World-famous etiquette authority) Original Airdate: May 16, 1938

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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 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 journey i...