Adolphe Menjou Collection
Few stars of the silver screen carried themselves with the effortless sophistication of Adolphe Menjou. With a career that bridged silent films and talkies, Menjou was celebrated as a suave, debonair ladies’ man, yet he was also a complex figure whose outspoken political views made him a controversial personality in Hollywood. This collection of 52 recordings, spanning over 27 hours, captures the dapper star in his element—whether as a guest on classic radio programs, a lead in dramatic broadcasts, or co-hosting with his wife Verree Teasdale on their own talk show. From his trademark moustache to his nine-time title as "Best Dressed Man in America," Menjou's wit and charm come alive in these vintage audio gems.
Collection Highlights
- A star across the dial: Menjou graced some of radio's most beloved shows, including Lux Radio Theater (with memorable performances in "A Farewell to Arms" and "Stage Door"), Screen Guild Theater, The Chase and Sanborn Program, and Amos 'n' Andy. You'll also find rare appearances on Texaco Star Theater alongside John Barrymore and a humorous turn where Menjou translates jokes.
- Meet the Menjous: A true highlight of the collection is the ZIV syndicated talk show Meet the Menjous, featuring Adolphe and his wife Verree Teasdale. These intimate 10–13 minute episodes touch on everything from traffic problems and luck to pets inheriting money and choosing pictures—offering a warm, conversational glimpse into the couple's life.
- Beyond the microphone: Menjou's radio work extended to dramatic roles in productions like NBC University Theater (Edgar Allan Poe's "The Purloined Letter"), Biography in Sound (portraying Eddie Rickenbacker), and the wartime variety show Mail Call. The collection also includes his film preview for One in a Million and a recording of Our Land Be Bright, showcasing his versatility.
Track Listing
Show all 104 tracks (27 hours, 33 min)
- Academy Award Theater 460622 Front Page
- Adolph Zukors Silver Jubilee 370107 Host Jack Benny
- Amos And Andy 440114 Violets
- Biography In Sound 580410 93 Eddie Rickenbacker
- Burns And Allen 440208 23 Adolphe Menjou
- Chase And Sanborn Program 450701 05 Aldolph Menjou
- Chase And Sannborn Ann Show 641115 Cands 101st Anniversary
- CP 420428 011 Adolphe Menjou Fibber Mcgee Molly Red Skelton
- Duffys Tavern 440509 129 Mens Fashion Lecture
- Forecast 410729 05 Deductions Deluxe Problem Painted Poodle
- Ft 490105 099 Where Heart Is
- Ft 520514 270 Continental Cowboy
- Ft 530225 307 Two Tickets For Stockholm
- Ft 530902 334 Testimonial
- Hollywood Hotel 361218 One In Million
- Hollywood Hotel 370430 134 Star Is Born
- Hollywood Star Preview 480405 Turnabout
- It Pays To Be Ignorant 441110 110 When You Eat Garlic
- Its Time To Smile 430203 100 Adolphe Menjou
- Lux Radio Theater 361116 107 Conversation Piece
- Lux Radio Theater 370405 127 Farewell To Arms
- Lux Radio Theater 390220 207 Stage Door
- Lux Radio Theater 420511 351 Last Of Mrs Cheyney Repeat
- Lux Radio Theater 421012 365 Morning Glory Repeat
- Mail Call 440209 077 A.Menjou Williams Brothers I.Manning
- Meet Menjous 490000 002 Lucky Woman
- Meet Menjous 490000 009 Successful Home Party
- Meet Menjous 490000 180 Michaelangelo And Great Artists
- Meet Menjous 500000 075 Traffic Problems
- Meet Menjous 500000 076 Races
- Meet Menjous 500000 091 Parties And Slang
- Meet Menjous 500000 092 Luck
- Meet Menjous 500000 151 Pets Inheriting Money
- Meet Menjous 500000 152 People who Live in Glass Houses
- Meet Menjous 500000 179 Liars
- Meet Menjous 500000 180 Choosing Pictures
- Movie Preview Century Fox 36 One In Million
- Nbc University Theater 480917 008 Purloined Letter
- Our Land Be Bright 480000 04 Little School Hse Adolph Menjou
- Philco Radio Time4649 481117 080 Kay Starr
- Railroad Hour 481018 003 Cat And Fiddle
- Screen Guild Theater 391029 028 We Were Dancing
- Screen Guild Theater 400324 Morning Glory
- Screen Guild Theater 401117 Star Is Born
- Screen Guild Theater 411123 092 If You Could Only Cook
- Screen Guild Theater 441002 214 Shopworn Angel
- Screen Guild Theater 461104 Experiment Perilous
- Texaco Star Th 381005 Adolphe Mengou 1 St Show In Series
- Texaco Star Th 381012 Adophe Menjou John Barrymore
- Texaco Star Th 421129 09 Adolphe Menjou Translates Jokes
- Texaco Stars Inn 381221 Song Of Christmas
- Voice Of Army 490300 445 Front Line Leader
- Academy Award Theater 460622 Front Page
- Adolph Zukors Silver Jubilee 370107 Host Jack Benny
- Amos And Andy 440114 Violets
- Biography In Sound 580410 93 Eddie Rickenbacker
- Burns And Allen 440208 23 Adolphe Menjou
- Chase And Sanborn Program 450701 05 Aldolph Menjou
- Chase And Sannborn Ann Show 641115 Cands 101st Anniversary
- CP 420428 011 Adolphe Menjou Fibber Mcgee Molly Red Skelton
- Duffys Tavern 440509 129 Mens Fashion Lecture
- Forecast 410729 05 Deductions Deluxe Problem Painted Poodle
- Ft 490105 099 Where Heart Is
- Ft 520514 270 Continental Cowboy
- Ft 530225 307 Two Tickets For Stockholm
- Ft 530902 334 Testimonial
- Hollywood Hotel 361218 One In Million
- Hollywood Hotel 370430 134 Star Is Born
- Hollywood Star Preview 480405 Turnabout
- It Pays To Be Ignorant 441110 110 When You Eat Garlic
- Its Time To Smile 430203 100 Adolphe Menjou
- Lux Radio Theater 361116 107 Conversation Piece
- Lux Radio Theater 370405 127 Farewell To Arms
- Lux Radio Theater 390220 207 Stage Door
- Lux Radio Theater 420511 351 Last Of Mrs Cheyney Repeat
- Lux Radio Theater 421012 365 Morning Glory Repeat
- Mail Call 440209 077 A.Menjou Williams Brothers I.Manning
- Meet Menjous 490000 002 Lucky Woman
- Meet Menjous 490000 009 Successful Home Party
- Meet Menjous 490000 180 Michaelangelo And Great Artists
- Meet Menjous 500000 075 Traffic Problems
- Meet Menjous 500000 076 Races
- Meet Menjous 500000 091 Parties And Slang
- Meet Menjous 500000 092 Luck
- Meet Menjous 500000 151 Pets Inheriting Money
- Meet Menjous 500000 152 People who Live in Glass Houses
- Meet Menjous 500000 179 Liars
- Meet Menjous 500000 180 Choosing Pictures
- Movie Preview Century Fox 36 One In Million
- Nbc University Theater 480917 008 Purloined Letter
- Our Land Be Bright 480000 04 Little School Hse Adolph Menjou
- Philco Radio Time4649 481117 080 Kay Starr
- Railroad Hour 481018 003 Cat And Fiddle
- Screen Guild Theater 391029 028 We Were Dancing
- Screen Guild Theater 400324 Morning Glory
- Screen Guild Theater 401117 Star Is Born
- Screen Guild Theater 411123 092 If You Could Only Cook
- Screen Guild Theater 441002 214 Shopworn Angel
- Screen Guild Theater 461104 Experiment Perilous
- Texaco Star Th 381005 Adolphe Mengou 1 St Show In Series
- Texaco Star Th 381012 Adophe Menjou John Barrymore
- Texaco Star Th 421129 09 Adolphe Menjou Translates Jokes
- Texaco Stars Inn 381221 Song Of Christmas
- Voice Of Army 490300 445 Front Line Leader
