Classic Radio 07-12-26 - The Iron Coffin, The Human Comedy, and Air Force

Drama on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast  July 12, 1950, 76 years ago, The Iron Coffin. Marlowe visits a 16th century Spanish castle (in northern California) to battle the ghost of Peter The Cruel, who lives in an eight foot iron coffin! 

Followed by The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast July 12, 1943, 83 years ago, The Human Comedy starring Mickey Rooney and Frank Morgan.   The adaptation of the 1943 motion pictures with the original stars.  

Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast July 12, 1943, 83 years ago, Air Force starring George Raft and Harry Carey.  A good story about the fighting United States Air Force, surprised at Pearl Harbor, but coming back fighting!  An adaption of the 1943 motion picture that starred John Garfield and John Ridgely.  Last show of the season.  

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Uses Her Baby to Help Another.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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