Destry Rides Again – Soundtrack Music

No soundtrack for the film was issued, but several of the songs from the film were released at the time. Two of Miss Dietrich’s songs from the film were first featured on a 1940 Decca set, Presenting Marlene Dietrich (A-115). Issued in a book style jacket, the set included three 10-inch 33 1/3 RPM records…

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Destry Rides Again – Exploitation Record

According to the record’s label, the disc was “Prepared & serviced by Universal Pictures for and to motion picture theatres solely for use in the exploitation of the film Destry Rides Again.” The recording was meant to be played in theater lobbies before and/or after films so that patrons could hear it as they were…

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Jimmy Stewart – Vintage Radio Collection

This digital only set was released for download and streaming in 2008 by Stardust. Thirteen complete programs starring Stewart were included: 1) Gulf Screen Guild Theater – Tailored by Toni, March 12, 1939 2) Gulf Screen Guild Theater – Single Crossing, February 11, 1940 3) Cavalcade of America – The Guy Who Had to Have…

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Lux Radio Theater – Destry Rides Again

Jimmy Stewart had starred as Tom Destry in the 1939 film, along with Marlene Dietrich as Frenchy. Miss Dietrich’s role was taken by Joan Blondell in the Lux production. Others appearing in the radio play include Frances Robinson as Janice Tindall, Leo Cleary as “Wash” Dinsdale, Ken Christy as Mayor Slade, Noreen Gammill as Lily…

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