In The Boss: Power, Pride, and a Woman’s Heart, Lux Radio Theatre explores ambition and its emotional toll in a compelling drama starring Edward Arnold and Gloria Stuart. When political kingpin Matt Brady rises to dominate his city through sheer will and cunning, he encounters an obstacle he can’t outmaneuver: the woman he loves. Gloria Stuart plays the spirited socialite whose loyalty is tested as Brady’s unchecked power begins to unravel both his public and private life.
Adapted from the successful stage play, this taut character study mixes romance with political intrigue and moral complexity. Featuring a strong supporting cast and a score that underscores the high-stakes drama, The Boss asks what happens when love clashes with the thirst for control—and whether redemption is still possible when the empire begins to crumble.
Cast Members: Edward Arnold, Gloria Stuart, Frank Nelson, Lou Merrill, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille
Special Guest: William Keighley (Film and stage director)
