Laurence Olivier produced Shakespeare’s Hamlet for audiences in 1948, with an all-star cast along for the ride and himself as lead actor, adaptation writer, and director.

Also, Trey promised to point people towards this episode of the Fire and Water podcast discussing The Treasure of Sierra Madre.

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This is the second Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of Gentleman’s Agreement, originally aired on March 15, 1955.

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Gentleman’s Agreement was adapted to Lux Radio Theatre twice. This is the version from September 20, 1948.

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The biggest award in the 1948 Academy Awards ceremony went home with a movie about antisemitism. 

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The July Patreon announcement.

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William Wyler directs this veteran-focused film.

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Ray Milland gives a powerful performance as a struggling alcoholic.

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The winner of “Best Picture” in the 1945 was Going My Way. Does it deserve the honour?

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Lux Radio Theater’s presentation of the 1943 Best Picture winner, starring Alan Ladd and Hedy Lamarr. Original airdate: January 24, 1944.

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The sole winner in the 1944 ceremony was Casablanca, which is certainly one of the most famous films of the decade.

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