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Family Theater: Thief in the Night

Family Theater · May 20, 1948 · 28 min · 4,847 words

The transcript of “Thief in the Night”, an episode of Family Theater first broadcast May 20, 1948. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Thanksgiving Radio plays Family Theater free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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The Mutual Broadcasting System in cooperation with the Family Theater Incorporated presents A Thief in the Night, starring Robert Walker and Harry Davenport. Edgar Coback, President of the Mutual Network, is your host. More things are ought by prayer than this world dreams of.

The story of Family Theater is a story of the power of prayer. The program began over a year ago. came on the air with a simple conviction that one of the greatest needs in our day is a strengthening of the bonds of family life, that all of us need a reminder of how important is a daily

quiet time in our homes, a time when a family gathers together for family prayer. There were some who were doubtful of the outcome of a program with such an inspirational purpose. Now over a year has passed, and the success of family theatre is a wonderful tribute to the American people, to the people of all faiths and creeds.

Yes, there's encouragement and satisfaction for all of us in knowing that a program dedicated to family life, to the principles of better living and to family prayer, can become so popular. For with God in our daily lives, with daily family prayer in our homes, there's a new hope for unity and peace in the world.

Edgar Colbach, President of the Mutual Network, will speak again following tonight's Family theater presentation starring Robert Walker and Harry Davenport in A Thief in the Night. What do you want? Can I see the... Go away please. You know right coming up to the front door respectable people.

I want to see the judge. Judge Clayton. How do you know he lives here? He gave me his name and address. He gave... why that's ridiculous. Yesterday I met him down at the railroad station. He asked me to come in.

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