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Random Harvest

Episode 12Adapted From Random Harvest by James Hilton
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An amnesiac former soldier known as Smithy escapes an institution, falls in love with Paula and builds a quiet married life with her. An accident restores his identity as wealthy Charles Rainier while erasing his memories of Paula and the years they shared. Paula later returns to his life without revealing the full truth, waiting for his memory to return, and their long separation finally ends when familiar places unlock the past and Smithy recognizes her again.

This Matinee Theater broadcast aired on January 7, 1945. It is listed as episode 12 in the archive. CBS Radio Network carried the broadcast. The cast includes Victor Jory, Gertrude Warner, and Martin Gabel. Other credited names include Richard Sanville as director and Jean Holloway as radio adaptor.

The surviving recording runs about 30 minutes. The broadcast is also associated with Vicks and Vicks.

This version adapts Random Harvest. James Hilton is credited as author or creator.

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