In Lux Radio Theater’s “A Free Soul: Love, Law, and a Daughter’s Gamble”, Ginger Rogers stars as Jan Ashe, a fiercely independent woman raised by her brilliant yet troubled father, Stephen Ashe—played by Charles Winninger. Don Ameche delivers a gripping performance as Ace Wilfong, a charismatic gambler who captures Jan’s heart but entangles her in a dangerous love triangle with deadly consequences. As Jan defies her aristocratic family and risks everything for love, her father’s ideals of personal freedom and moral ambiguity are tested in the ultimate courtroom drama. Adapted from Willard Mack’s electrifying play, this powerful broadcast explores themes of addiction, self-sacrifice, and the fine line between justice and vengeance. Featuring heartfelt monologues, high-stakes drama, and an unforgettable final act, this is one of Lux’s most riveting episodes.
Cast Members:
Ginger Rogers, Don Ameche, Charles Winninger, Jack Arnold, Frank Nelson, Marion Dennis, Ross Forrester, Cy Kendall, Lou Merrill, Claire Whitney, Myra Marsh, Edward Marr, Eddie Kane, Norman Field, James Eagles, Justina Wayne, Sally Creighton, Ken Chavelle, Cecil B. DeMille, Louis Silvers
Special Guests: William A. Brady (Broadway producer), Adrian (Hollywood fashion designer)
