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).

People in this episode

Guests: James Mason, Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre

Topics covered

• old time radio
• science fiction
• film adaptation
• thrillers
• Jules Verne

Keywords

• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
• old time radio
• Jules Verne
• thrillers
• Walt Disney

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walt Disney, CBS, Mutual

Books & works: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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