Genre | Soap opera |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
Country of origin | United States |
Language(s) | English |
Syndicates | CBS |
Starring | Barbara Weeks |
Announcer | Frank Gallop |
Written by | Dave Victor Herbert Little, Jr. |
Directed by | Basil Loughrane |
Narrated by | Mel Allen |
Original release | October 3, 1938 – July 28, 1939 |
Sponsored by | Kleenex |
Her Honor, Nancy James is an American radio soap opera. [1] It was broadcast Mondays to Fridays [2] on CBS from October 3, 1938 to July 28, 1939. [3]
Her Honor, Nancy James related "the dramatic events in the restoration of a big city which has been overrun by corrupt politicians who have intimidated law-abiding citizens and undermined legitimate business with their rackets." [4] The program featured "dramatic incidents in the life of Nancy James, a judge in the Court of Common Relations in Metropolis City." [5] It was described as being one of "two sympathetic portrayals of judges" during the golden age of radio [6] and as an example of how "The popular culture at the time ... glamorized single working women and affirmed their active role in public life." [7]
After having been a social worker, the title character was appointed to be the judge of a "special Court of Common Problems." [8]
The title role was played by Barbara Weeks. Others in the cast and their roles are shown in the table below.
Character | Actor or actress |
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Mayor Richard Wharton | Joseph Curtin |
Evelyn Wharton | Kay Strozzi |
Anthony Hale | Ned Wever |
Carrie Dean | Alice Reinheart |
Madge Keller | Janice Gilbert |
Stan Adamic | Chester Stratton |
Ellen Clark | Joan Banks |
George Novack | Maurice Franklin |
Laura | Claire Niesen [9] |
Dr. Baxter | Michael Fitzmaurice [9] |
Bob Doering | Carl Frank [10] |
Closing voice | Basil Loughrane [9] |
Source: On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, [3] except as indicated.
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