Join us this week on Vintage Classic Radio for our "Sunday Night Playhouse" feature, as we revisit a captivating performance from the archives of "Lux Radio Theatre." This week, we present "This Gun For Hire," originally broadcast on January 25, 1943. Dive into the gripping world of film noir with this radio adaptation of Graham Greene's novel, showcasing the dark tale of Phillip Raven, a ruthless assassin with a conscience, played by the iconic Alan Ladd. This drama was based on a film that put Ladd on the map. Alongside him, Joan Blondell stars as Ellen Graham. The plot centers on Raven, a hitman seeking vengeance after being betrayed by his employers. He crosses paths with Ellen Graham, a nightclub singer secretly working as a spy to uncover a dangerous espionage ring. Other in the cast include Laird Cregar, Jack LaRue, Paula Winslowe, Joe Latham, Vicki Lang, Jeff Corey, W.R. Burnett and Arthur Q. Bryan. Tune in to experience the suspense and shadowy intrigue of "This Gun For Hire," brought to life by some of Hollywood's legendary stars in one of radio's most cherished formats.
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