Ann Blyth performed in "Shadow of a Doubt," based on Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, twice on the radio.
The first time was for The Ford Theater broadcast February 18, 1949, and her co-star as the sinister Uncle Charlie was played by Ray Milland. You can listen to the show here. Fletcher Markle, Canadian writer, producer, director in radio, TV and films, helmed the show. Though her name is not credited, I believe the young actress playing the role of Louise Finch, the waitress in the bar, is Mercedes McCambridge, who married Mr. Markle the following year. She would also win the 1949 Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for All the Kings Men (1949). Have a listen and let me know if you also think it's McCambridge.
The second time Ann Blyth appeared on radio in "Shadow of a Doubt" was for Hollywood Sound Stage, broadcast on January 10, 1952, and her co-star playing Uncle Charlie for this occasion was Jeff Chandler. You can listen to that show here.
"Old Time Radio" or OTR is as chock-full of favorite film actors from days gone by as the movies were, and provided a second career for many of them. For more on Ann's radio performances, have a look at my book on her career, Ann Blyth: Actress. Singer. Star.
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