Lux Radio Theatre - "Great Expectations" (Old Time Radio, 1954)

Lux Radio Theatre presents “Great Expectations,” originally broadcast October 12, 1954, and identified in supplied episode metadata as episode 892. Adapted from Charles Dickens’s classic novel, this NBC presentation was sponsored by Lux (Lever Brothers) and directed by Fred MacKaye. Orphan Pip’s life in rural England is shaped by a terrifying encounter on the marshes, the mysterious Miss Havisham, and the captivating Estella. When an unknown benefactor opens the way to a new life in London, Pip must navigate ambition, loyalty, and the complicated ties of his past. Rock Hudson stars as Pip, with Barbara Rush as Estella. Lux Radio Theater presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:44 Original Broadcast 56:23 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio