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Step back in time with Lux Radio Theatre as we bring you a captivating radio adaptation of the iconic thriller "Strangers on a Train." Based on Patricia Highsmith's gripping novel, this episode originally aired on December 3rd, 1951.Episode Description:In "Strangers on a Train," two strangers with troubled lives find themselves entangled in a sinister pact. Guy Haines, a successful tennis player played by Ray Milland, meets the charming but unstable Bruno Anthony, portrayed by Frank Lovejoy. During their chance encounter on a train, Bruno suggests an unthinkable plan: each of them should commit a murder for the other, eliminating any suspicion of motive. Guy dismisses it as a joke, but Bruno is dead serious.As the story unfolds, Guy's life takes a dark turn when Bruno carries out his part of the bargain, expecting Guy to reciprocate. Caught in a web of deception and murder, Guy must find a way to outwit Bruno while protecting himself and his loved ones.Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of "Strangers on a Train" broadcasted on December 3rd, 1951:Guy Haines: Ray MillandBruno Anthony: Martin GabelAnne Morton: Jane WymanSenator Morton: Frank LovejoyMiriam Haines: Mary LansingBarbara Morton: Patricia HitchcockJeff: Joseph KearnsRuth Roman: Jeanette NolanThe Judge: Charles LungThe Commissioner: Eddie MarrDr. Tolliver: Herb Vigran

Step back in time with Lux Radio Theatre as we bring you a captivating radio adaptation of the iconic thriller "Strangers on a Train." Based on Patricia Highsmith's gripping novel, this episode originally aired on December 3rd, 1951. Episode Description: In "Strangers on a Train," two strangers with troubled lives find themselves entangled in a sinister pact. Guy Haines, a successful tennis player played by Ray Milland, meets the charming but unstable Bruno Anthony, portrayed by Frank Lovejoy. During their chance encounter on a train, Bruno suggests an unthinkable plan: each of them should commit a murder for the other, eliminating any suspicion of motive. Guy dismisses it as a joke, but Bruno is dead serious. As the story unfolds, Guy's life takes a dark turn when Bruno carries out his part of the bargain, expecting Guy to reciprocate. Caught in a web of deception and murder, Guy must find a way to outwit Bruno while protecting himself and his loved ones. Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of "Strangers on a Train" broadcasted on December 3rd, 1951: Guy Haines: Ray Milland Bruno Anthony: Martin Gabel Anne Morton: Jane Wyman Senator Morton: Frank Lovejoy Miriam Haines: Mary Lansing Barbara Morton: Patricia Hitchcock Jeff: Joseph Kearns Ruth Roman: Jeanette Nolan The Judge: Charles Lung The Commissioner: Eddie Marr Dr. Tolliver: Herb Vigran

Friday Night Noir - Strangers on a Train - Ray Milland & Patricia Hitchcock

In this episode, I have Don Sanders back to discuss one of TCM's Summer Under The Stars, which is Ruth Roman.  Rith got her big break in the RKO thriller "The Window" (1949). Ruth passed in September of 1999 at her home in Laguna Beach at the age of 76. DOug Hess is the host

Episode 76 -Summer Under the Stars with Ruth Roman

Virginia Mayo

During the studio era, you can find sass mouth dames quietly stealing any picture, even one loaded to the teeth with armed men itching for oblivion. Virginia Mayo plays a fashion merchant who brings style to a frontier town. Ruth Roman plays Boston, a saloon gal with a cash register where her heart should be. Director Jacques Tourneur initially presents them as polar opposites. then makes the distinctions ambiguous, and finally beside the point.

Ep 87: Virginia Mayo and Ruth Roman in Great Day in the Morning (1956)