Hollywood Playhouse
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| Other names | Woodbury Hollywood Playhouse |
|---|---|
| Genre | Anthology drama |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original release | October 3, 1937 – December 25, 1940 |
Hollywood Playhouse, also known as Woodbury Hollywood Playhouse, is a radio anthology drama series that featured adaptations of plays and short stories. Created as a showcase for Tyrone Power, the series began October 3, 1937, on the Blue Network, with Darryl F. Zanuck introducing his 20th Century-Fox star. The half-hour program aired Sundays at 9 p.m. ET until September 1939, when it was moved to the NBC Red Network Wednesdays at 8 pm ET. Woodbury Soap and Jergens Lotion sponsored the show.[1]
Charles Boyer starred in the second season. He left in 1939 to make a film in France, and briefly joined the French army when World War II broke out in Europe.[1][2] Herbert Marshall succeeded Boyer on Hollywood Playhouse for nine weeks, and he was replaced by Gale Page and Jim Ameche until Boyer returned on the January 3, 1940, broadcast.[2] Page and Ameche headed a summer version of the program titled Promoting Priscilla (July–October 1940).[1]
Weekly guest stars included Florence Rice,[3] Joan Blondell and Margaret Sullavan. Harry Sosnik provided the music. The series continued until December 25, 1940.[1]
