Mary Noble, Backstage Wife

Larry and Mary Are Caught During a Gambling Raid

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Mary Noble, Backstage Wife follows Mary Noble, a woman whose life is closely tied to the theater through her marriage to actor Larry Noble. The series brings together domestic relationships and the pressures of show-business life, placing personal concerns alongside the changing fortunes of a theatrical career.

Presented as a radio drama, the program uses dialogue and performance to bring its characters’ relationships and situations to life. Its stories draw on the contrast between the demands of the stage and the everyday challenges faced away from it, giving the series both a theatrical setting and a family-centered perspective.

The episode title points to a tense predicament for Larry and Mary, caught during a gambling raid. The series’ appeal lies in its blend of backstage atmosphere, romantic and domestic drama, and the suspense of characters navigating unexpected complications.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.