Episode 454 - Stars of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"
About this episode
This episode explores the stars of the film adaptation of Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' through their performances in old time radio thrillers.
Join us for a journey 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with the stars of Walt Disney's special effects-laden big screen adaptation of Jules Verne's science fiction adventure. We'll hear the film's four stars - James Mason, Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas, and Peter Lorre - in old time radio thrillers: Mr. Lorre in "The Moment of Darkness" (originally aired on CBS on April 20, 1943); Mr. Lukas in "A World of Darkness" (originally aired on CBS on January 20, 1944); Mr. Douglas in "The Butcher's Wife" (originally aired on CBS on February 9, 1950); and Mr. Mason in "Banquo's Chair" (originally aired on CBS on March 9, 1950). Plus, the original story is recreated for radio with Gene Lockhart on Family Theatre (originally aired on Mutual on April 22, 1953).
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- Episode 451 - Stars of "The Jack Benny Program"
- Episode 450 - Stars of "Our Miss Brooks"
- Episode 449 - Stars of "Seven Days in May"
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