Lux Radio Theatre - Desire

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Lux Radio Theatre – "Desire"

Harold's Old Time Radio | June 20, 2026

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Overview

This episode of Harold’s Old Time Radio features a vintage performance from the Lux Radio Theatre, first aired in Hollywood on March 15, 1937. The play "Desire" stars Marlene Dietrich as the enigmatic Madeleine de Beaupre, Herbert Marshall as the British engineer Tom Bradley, Otto Kruger as Carlos, and Zephy Tilbury as Aunt Olga. The show is produced and introduced by Cecil B. DeMille, with a special guest appearance by renowned director Ernst Lubitsch.

"Desire" is a romantic crime drama set across Paris and Italy, blending sophisticated suspense with wit and glamour in true Golden Age Hollywood fashion. The episode includes playful sponsors’ segments and closes with insightful backstage banter, making it both a captivating story and a window into the broadcast style of the era.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Outline

1. Introduction & Star-Studded Cast

• [02:23] Cecil B. DeMille's Introduction
  • Praises Marlene Dietrich’s unique ascent to stardom.
  • Introduces the screen-to-radio adaptation, the main cast, and production context.
    • “It was Max Reinhardt who gave Ms. Dietrich her first chance on the stage and thereby launched one of the most glittering careers of our time.” (02:23, DeMille)

2. The Setup: An Accidental Encounter

• [05:05] Tom Bradley Demands a Vacation
  • Tom Bradley insists on a much-needed rest after dedicated work as an engineer in Paris, planning a trip through Italy.
• [07:19] Comedic Car Mishap
  • Tom's car collides with Madeleine’s, leading to a lighthearted exchange and setting the stage for their fateful entanglement.
• [08:00] Revealing the Heist
  • Madeleine and Albert are revealed to be pearl thieves, plotting to smuggle a priceless necklace across the border.
    • “We don’t stop to argue with fools. Not when we are carrying a string of pearls worth two million francs.” (08:00, Madeleine)

3. The Crossroads: Misdirection and Romance

• [12:05] The Pearls in the Englishman’s Pocket

  • Madeleine outsmarts border customs by planting the pearls in Tom’s coat as an unwitting accomplice.
    • “The pearls are in the Englishman’s pocket. I put them in his coat pocket when I spoke to him.” (12:06, Madeleine)

• [13:28] Stranded Together

  • Madeleine feigns car trouble to join Tom on his journey. Their playful banter evolves into mutual romantic tension.

4. Deeper Deceptions and Complications

• [15:41] The Thieves' Rendezvous

  • Madeleine confesses to her criminal accomplices that Tom still has the pearls; her possible romantic feelings arouse suspicion.

• [18:03] Impostor Identities

  • Tom confronts Madeleine about the stolen car; she and Carlos pose as nobility to deflect suspicion.
  • Rapid-fire, comedic rehearsal of their cover stories for Tom.

• [20:24] An Invitation

  • Despite suspicion, Tom is charmed enough to accept an invitation to the villa, deepening the intrigue and romantic tension.

5. Villa Intrigue & Card Trickery

• [24:08] Radio News Escalates Stakes

  • News of the Paris pearl theft breaks, adding pressure to recover/return the necklace.

• [25:44] The Magic Trick

  • At dinner, Carlos pulls off a “magical” switch and helps return the imitation pearls to Madeleine, retrieving the real ones from Tom’s coat.

6. Confession and Turmoil

• [27:48] Tom's Declaration of Love

  • A tender, heartfelt moment as Tom professes his feelings for Madeleine, believing her to be asleep.
    • “I’m crazy about you, Madeleine... I love you. When you wake up, I’m gonna take you in my arms and kiss you.” (27:48, Tom)

• [30:56] Madeleine Echoes Her Feelings

  • Madeleine reveals she was awake and heard Tom’s confession; both admit strong feelings, but Madeleine hesitates due to her criminal life.

7. Forced Choices and Painful Lies

• [35:15] Aunt Olga's Warning

  • In a touching conversation, Aunt Olga warns Madeleine that love may not be enough and recounts her own lost romance.
    • “Sooner or later, it falls. Sooner or later. And I used to hear myself saying to him, ‘I must go downtown on important business. I’ll be back soon.’ And then under my breath, I’d say, ‘Soon. Ten years, twenty years. Life.’” (37:37, Aunt Olga)

• [39:56] The Heartbreaking Lie

  • Madeleine tells Tom she is married, attempting to protect him from the truth of her past.

8. Guest Segment: Ernst Lubitsch

• [42:26] Insightful Hollywood Interview
  • Special appearance from director Ernst Lubitsch discussing his directing philosophy, methods, and anticipation for his upcoming film "Angel" with Dietrich and Marshall.
    • “A good director is a man who can execute successfully what other people have written for him. But a great director is a man who helps in the creation of the story and tells it in his own unique style, putting his own personality into the telling of that story on the screen.” (43:44, Lubitsch)

9. The Truth and Reconciliation

• [47:10] The Real Madeleine

  • Madeleine admits the truth: she is not married and is indeed guilty of the pearl theft, risking everything to be honest with Tom.

• [51:08] Confrontation & Redemption

  • In a climactic dinner scene, Tom uses sleight-of-hand and quick thinking to defuse Carlos, the criminal ringleader, and retrieve the pearls.
    • “Now, you see this chicken on my fork? Now watch. One, two, three, presto. It’s gone, isn’t it? … That’s what you think, but it isn’t. It’s in the inside pocket of your coat. And it isn’t chicken anymore. It’s changed into a string of pearls.” (50:37, Tom)

10. Returning the Pearls & Choosing Love

• [53:34] Pearls Returned, Police Persuaded

  • The lovers return the pearls to Monsieur Duval in Paris, who, seeing their love, agrees not to press charges.

• [55:40] A New Beginning

  • With her past behind her, Madeleine is finally free to choose love.
    • “Darling, turn on the moon. Turn on the moon for good, Madeleine.” (55:42, Tom)
    • “Forever, darling.” (55:47, Madeleine)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Love and Risk:
  • “I'm just selfish. If you get a cold, I may get one too, being so close to you... If I get chilly, I may even put my hands in your pocket." – Madeleine (15:07)
• On Identity & Truth:
  • “Who are you? What are you?” – Tom
    “I'm a thief. Not a countess, an imposter. A common thief.” – Madeleine (47:32)
• Niblets of Wit:
  • “My car was insured; my heart wasn’t.” – Tom (49:35)
• Touching Farewell:
  • “Seven heavenly days. Seven dreams. A beautiful adventure.” – Madeleine (40:33)

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Timestamps of Key Segments

• [02:23] DeMille’s Introduction of Cast & Story
• [05:05] Tom’s Vacation Gambit / Comedic Start
• [08:00] Heist Plot Revealed
• [12:05] Pearls Planted on Tom
• [15:07] Romantic Banter Begins
• [25:44] Villa Dinner Trick & Pearl Switch
• [27:48] Tom’s Love Confession
• [35:15] Aunt Olga’s Advise on Love & Dreams
• [39:56] Madeleine's "Married" Lie
• [42:26] Interview with Ernst Lubitsch
• [47:10] Madeleine’s Real Confession
• [50:37] Dinner Table Showdown with Carlos
• [53:34] Pearls Returned and Future Secured with Tom

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Tone & Style

The episode is played with charm, wit, and lighthearted cleverness, balancing suspense and romantic tension. The repartee between Dietrich and Marshall sparkles with flirtation and underlying poignance. Even the criminal subplot is handled with affable sophistication rather than menace, in keeping with the Hollywood screwball tone.

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Closing Dialogue & Aftershow

• [59:16] Backstage Banter
  • Otto Kruger reflects on his “villain” casting and reunion with American audiences.
  • Herbert Marshall jokes about guest-hosting for DeMille.
• [61:15] Marlene Dietrich Signs Off
  • “Not one, but five. Thank you and good night.” – Dietrich (61:18)

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In Summary

Lux Radio Theatre's "Desire” delivers a sophisticated and entertaining story of love and larceny, buoyed by the chemistry of its stars and the glimmering sheen of 1930s Hollywood radio. The episode smoothly combines crime, romance, humor, and satirical jabs at class and identity, culminating in redemption and a happy ending for its lead couple.

Perfect for fans of vintage radio drama, old Hollywood elegance, and classic tales of forbidden love and second chances.

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Transcript

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[Tom Bradley]

Hollywood, California.

[Announcer/Host]

Monday, March 15.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The lux radio theater starring marlene dietrich with herbert marshall in desire. Featuring otto kruger and zephy tilbury. Lux presents Hollywood, bringing you Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, Otto Kruger and Zeppi Tilbury. Our producer, Cecil B. DeMille. Our guests, Mr. Ernst Lubitsch, distinguished motion picture director and Ms. Kay. Roberta Williamson, hostess of Hollywood's famous specialty shop, Iron Magnan and Company. Our conductor, Lewis Silvers. From our theater on Hollywood Boulevard, the makers of Lux Lakes bid you a hearty welcome to the 124th performance of the Lux Radio Theatre. Before we hear Marlene Dietrich and Herbert Marshall in Desire, a few words about our product, Luxe Flakes. We've been interested lately in hearing how many women use Lux in the dishpan because they consider it a beauty treatment for their hands. Luxe flakes are so gentle and they make dishwashing easier, too. One woman, Mrs. Travis Johnson of New

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

York, writes, nice hands mean a lot to me. I'm a pianist, so I can't afford to let my hands get rough and red. Using Lux for the dishes is the

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

most inexpensive beauty care I know.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

My husband agrees with me, too. Says my hands look as nice as when we were married. And a husband's compliments mean something.

[Narrator/Announcer]

As Mrs. Johnson points out, luxe flakes for dishes are inexpensive. It costs less than $0.01 a day to keep your hands nice. This way. And now, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Cecil B. DeMille.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. Marlene Dietrich is a Hollywood rarity. Her success story is the only one of its kind. I know you've heard of our screen Cinderellas, the girls who had to go on the stage to make a living or to support a destitute family. But it was love of acting alone that brought Marlena first to the theaters of Berlin and Vienna and inevitably, to Hollywood. It was Max REINHART who gave Ms. Dietrich her first chance on the stage and thereby launched one of the most glittering careers of our time. Recently, in Vienna and London, thousands jammed the squares in front of her hotel, cheering her wildly to protect her from the crowd's enthusiasm, London's heroic bobbies worked overtime. When Ms. Dietrich left, it was remarked by a great London newspaper that although we, her devoted slaves, regret her departure, it is said that Scotland Yard detectives are toasting it in nightclubs and looking forward to a long holiday. Police, the paper went on to say, are anticipating the threat of the coronation crowds as child's play. In our adaptation of the Paramount film Desire, she comes to us in the role she filled with such distinction on the screen. Madeleine de Beaupre, making his fourth appearance on our stage, Herbert Marshall is heard as the English automobile engineer, Tom Bradley. Since his last appearance here, Mr. Marshall has been busy preparing with Ms. Dietrich for the new Paramount film, Angel. They had planned to shoot the first scenes of angel today, but to make this broadcast possible, graciously postponed starting until tomorrow. Otto Kruger faces our microphone on the part of Carlos, one of the most polished actors of the stage and screen. Mr. Kruger has just starred with Mary Ellis abroad in Glamorous Night, produced by British International Pictures. Zephy Tilbury, who played the role of Aunt Olga in the film version, resumes it tonight. High in the flies of our stage, Columbia's engineer reaches for the dials of the control board, ready to release to the ends of the earth the Lux Radio Theatre's presentation of desire. And here come our players, Marlene Dietrich and Herbert Marshall with Otto Kruger and Jackie.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

To.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Our scene is the Paris branch of the Brunson automobile factory. In the manager's elaborate office, a young man paces the floor angrily talking to himself in loud, threatening tones. He's rehearsing a speech he's going to deliver to the boss. Turning suddenly, he leans across the manager's desk and points a menacing finger at the empty chair.

[Tom Bradley]

Now look here, Mr. Gibson. You're going to stop me and no one else is going to stop me. I'm going on this vacation whether you like it or not. And if you want to throw me out, why don't you? What's that now? Why do you bring up arguments like that? Well, yes, I know you brought me over from Paris to London, but you didn't do it for my sake. You did it because you wanted a good engineer, Mr. Gibson. And I've done my job. I've been designing Brunson Motors for the last three years and I need a rest. No, no. Well, let me tell you this, Mr. Gibson. I'm not going back to London before I've had my vacation, and that's final.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Right.

[Tom Bradley]

Good morning, Tom. Oh, morning, Mr. Gibson. Well, Tom, it's All right.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You can have your vacation.

[Tom Bradley]

I can have. Oh, well, thank you. Oh, you don't have to thank me. You've done a fine job.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Everyone in London recognizes that.

[Tom Bradley]

But they want you back home by the 15th at the latest. The 15th. That gives me two weeks. Where are you going? Italy. Oh, yes. That's where I've always wanted to go, ever since I was old enough to know about it. Milan, Florence, Livorno, Napoli. All those places I've read about and never had a chance to see. And I have two weeks. Two whole weeks in Italy. Fine, fine.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And to show you how much we appreciate your services, we are lending you

[Tom Bradley]

a car for your trip. That's great.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

But we thought we might just as

[Tom Bradley]

well utilize you for a little publicity. You won't mind putting one of these signs in the car, will you? The sign? Well, I. Now, let's see which one is the best.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I am delighted to drive a Bronson 8.

[Tom Bradley]

No, I am glad to drive a Bunsen 8. It's difficult to decide. Must be quite a strain. Mr. Gibson, I am delighted. I am glad. Well, which do you like? Personally, I prefer happy, happy, Happy.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm happy to Drive a Bunsen 8. Why, that?

[Tom Bradley]

Splendid, splendid, splendid. We have our slogan now. I'm happy to Drive a Bronson 8. I'm delighted to drive a Bronson 8. I'm glad to drive a Bronson 8. I'm happy to drive a Bronson 8.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Look at that mud fender.

[Tom Bradley]

It's all right, old man. No damage done.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

No damage done. No damage done. Look at that mud fender. It is bent in two.

[Tom Bradley]

Well, so is mine. I'm perfectly willing to pay for it.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

If you do not know anything about cars, why do you drive?

[Tom Bradley]

Sorry, I'm just a beginner.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

You should take lessons then.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Albert, come back here.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

But, madame, at once, please.

[Tom Bradley]

There, you see? The lady wants her to get back

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

into your car, Albert.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

I'm coming, madame.

[Tom Bradley]

Sorry. Albert. Tell the lady it was my fault.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Get in, Albert.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Yes, madame.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Now drive on.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Yes, madame.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I've told you 20 times not to pick quarrels, Albert.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

You do not have to address me as your footman. Now there is no one listening.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

All the same, the advice is good.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

That Britisher is a fool.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

We don't stop to argue with fools. Not when we are carrying a string of pearls worth 2 million francs.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

You have the pearls with you? They are in the car?

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Yes.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Why was I not told? I thought our plan was to mail them to Italy.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Our plan is to take them to Italy.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

But it is dangerous. We May be stopped by the police.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Not if you will drive slowly and carefully. So far as the jeweler knows, these pearls were purchased on credit by Madame Potquet. By the time he discovers I was not Madame Fouquet, we'll be across the border into Italy.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Where do we pick up Carlos and Olga?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Carlos at the Hotel Milan. We meet Olga late at the villa.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

I do not like this carrying those pearls. It is too risky now.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What if the police.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Albert, keep your eyes on the road.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

When I am driving, you say to go slow. When you are driving, it is something different, eh, Madeleine?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

We are safe here. And I am driving carefully. What did that last sign read?

[Tom Bradley]

5km.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Boronika. That's the Italian border. We must be almost there.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Yes, but you may not be so safe when the custom officers search your handbag.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

It's only the luggage they are interested in.

[Tom Bradley]

You think so?

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Oh, well. Be careful. That man on the road.

[Tom Bradley]

Hey, hey.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

You almost hit that man.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

He shouldn't stand in the middle of the road taking pictures.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Madeline, I just remember. You know who he was, that man back there on the road?

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Who?

[Tom Bradley]

The Britisher.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

The one who bumped into us in Paris.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

What are you laughing at?

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Oh, you do not see what happened when you pass him, you drive through some mud puddle. He was cover up from head to foot with mud. That is very funny.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No, we are coming into town. Please try to act like a chauffeur. Albert.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Oh, yes, madame.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Where do we go now?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

To the customs office. You come with me.

[Tom Bradley]

All aligned to the right, signore. All luggage must be inspected. Ladies will open all handbags, please. Align to the right. You hear, madman.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

They inspect everything today.

[Tom Bradley]

All the women's luggage.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Be quiet.

[Tom Bradley]

What will you do with the pearls?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Be quiet, I say.

[Tom Bradley]

Officer, I'm looking for the owner of that white roadster outside. I'm sorry, signore, I do not know. Where is he? That's all I want to know. Where is he?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Here, monsieur.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh. Oh, you. We meet again, mademoiselle.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'm sorry I splashed you with mud. It was unintentional.

[Tom Bradley]

It's quite all right, really. It was silly of me to make a fuss about it. Well, you know how these things get you for a moment.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Of course.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You're passing your luggage through the custom?

[Tom Bradley]

Yes. Is this the line?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'm the last one. You may go before me if you wish.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, thanks, but I. I wouldn't want.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, it's nothing. I'm not quite ready yet.

[Tom Bradley]

Well, very well.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Who is the next, please?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Will you come this way, senor?

[Tom Bradley]

Right with you. Thanks again, Mademoiselle Madeleine. Quick, before this.

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[Tom Bradley]

But the pearls.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

The pearls are in the Englishman's pocket.

[Announcer/Host]

What?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I put them in his coat pocket when I spoke to him. Are you mad?

[Tom Bradley]

Now, how are you going to get them back again?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Get them back? I go on a alone from here.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

There.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'll meet him on the road. You get in touch with Carlos by telephone. Tell him I see him at the Hotel Milan in two days.

[Tom Bradley]

I'm happy to drive a Bronson Aid. I'm happy and glad and delighted. Delighted to drive.

[Announcer/Host]

Whoa.

[Tom Bradley]

Hello there.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, good afternoon, monsieur.

[Tom Bradley]

What's the matter? Are you stuck?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, there's something wrong with my car.

[Tom Bradley]

Now have a look at it.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Thank you.

[Tom Bradley]

Let's see now. How did this happen?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I bumped over a rock.

[Tom Bradley]

Must have been an awfully big one. I'd swear that carburetor was hit with a monkey wrench.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You can't fix it, monsieur.

[Tom Bradley]

Not without spare parts. Well, what are you going to do?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'll just leave it here and send back for it tomorrow. Would you give me a lift?

[Tom Bradley]

Why, of course. Delighted. Delighted, mademoiselle. I'll put your grips on my carrier.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Thank you, monsieur. Aren't you a little cool, monsieur?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, not a bit, no.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why driving so long without your coat?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, don't worry about me. I'm all right.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Where is it?

[Tom Bradley]

What?

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Your coat.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, I put it back in my grip.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Oh.

[Tom Bradley]

Nice country, isn't it?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Beautiful.

[Tom Bradley]

You know, I'm glad you had that accident.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Are you really glad?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Do you think our luggage is safe back there on the carrier?

[Tom Bradley]

Who cares? But don't you worry. I put yours on the bottom. If you Hear anything fall, it's my suitcase. You have nothing to worry about.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, that's fine. You know, I'm really lucky. If I hadn't found you, I'd still be standing there in the middle of the road instead of being on my way to Milan.

[Tom Bradley]

Is that where we're going?

[Lady Luck]

We?

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Sure.

[Tom Bradley]

I'll drive you there.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I am lucky.

[Tom Bradley]

You're lucky? You mean. I am having you with me.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Thank you.

[Tom Bradley]

You're very charming, you know. Or did you know?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Very difficult question to answer.

[Tom Bradley]

You know what I wish would happen? That you would lose your suitcase. I would lose my suitcase. We would lose the car and be stranded here for 10 days without a soul around us. I can't help it. That's my idea of a real vacation. Look out there. That's Italy. The birds are singing, the sun is

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

shining, and you are probably taking a cold.

[Tom Bradley]

Does that really worry you?

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

It does.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Why?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'm just selfish. If you get a cold, I may get one too, being so close to you. You know, it gets colder as it gets later. And I may have to move a little bit closer. If I get chilly, I may even put my hands in your pocket.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, maybe I'd better get my coat.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I wish you would.

[Tom Bradley]

All. With you in a minute.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hey.

[Tom Bradley]

I say, wait. Where are you going? Come back here. Come back with that car.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

For the tenth time, Madeleine, where are those pearls?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

For the tenth time, Carlos, I don't know.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

You said he put the coat in his bag.

[Aunt Olga]

He did.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

But when I drove away and got out to look for the grip, the grip wasn't there. He must have taken it off the carrier before I had a chance to get away.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Then that man still has the pearls in his pocket.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Yes.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

What did you do with his car?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I wrecked it.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Why?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I couldn't drive a stolen car through Italy. I drove it into a stream and came on by train.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

But without the pearls. Madeleine, you aren't by any chance double crossing me?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Don't be vulgar.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Who was this man?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

An Englishman.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

That's a great help. What was his name?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I don't know. Tom Bradley, I think.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

You think?

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Good.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

What did he look like?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

He was tall.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

One more little clue like this and we ought to have him in our hands. Any other distinguishing traits?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Well, he seemed to be a man of very good taste. He liked me.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Didn't I tell you never to mix love with business?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Don't be absurd, Carlos. This man interests me about as much as you do. That should satisfy you.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I want to tell you something, Madeleine. I think I've Always behaved as a gentleman.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

And I hope you continue to do so.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

That all depends. Hello? Yes, this is the Countess de Popery Suite.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

What?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

There must be some mistake.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Oh, I see.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Who is it?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Well. Well, yes, of course. Very well. Yes, ask Mr. Bradley to come up, please.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Bradley?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

He's here at the hotel. Claims to have recognized you as the woman who stole his car. He's complained to the police.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

How charming. And you invite him up to complete the description.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

We've got to see him. Don't forget, he has the pearls. Now, let's be calm. All we can get is five years.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No, seven. I looked it up.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

A slip up now would be fatal.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Our stories have got to match.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Now, let's go through it again, quickly. Who am I?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You are my uncle. Punchellenburg.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

How did I get the bullet hole in my wrist?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

The battle on the Mound.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Who was your mother?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Grand Duchess Sandra, who went down with the Lusitania.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Your father was a Grand Duke Sergey,

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

killed by the Bolsheviks.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Good luck, Countess.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Good luck. Your Highness.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Come in. Good morning.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Good morning.

[Tom Bradley]

So it was you, mademoiselle. What was the idea of taking my car and. Hello.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

May I ask what this is all about?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, this is my uncle, Prince Charlenborg.

[Tom Bradley]

Bradley is my name.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Are you by chance insinuating that my niece stole your car?

[Tom Bradley]

Yes, I am.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

That's not true, uncle. It is true.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

What?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, but let me explain.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I don't want any excuses. This is the last of your numberless escapades. I'm going to bring this up at the family council.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Yes.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Oh, you're not going to drag down the family name any longer. You realize what you did?

[Tom Bradley]

You stole a car.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I'll see that the family disowned you.

[Tom Bradley]

Now look here, I wouldn't go too far.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I must ask you to let me handle this alone. Whose niece is she? Your niece or my niece?

[Tom Bradley]

Well, whose car was it, your car or my car?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Let me tell you. My niece is more important to me than your car.

[Tom Bradley]

And my car is more important to me than. Well, perhaps not.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Thank you.

[Tom Bradley]

Now look, your highness, I'm on my vacation. I don't want any more trouble than I've had already. Just give me 10,000 francs for my car and we'll forget the whole thing.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

And you will cancel your complaint to the police?

[Tom Bradley]

Of course.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Young man, I think your attitude is splendid. I'll write you a check at once.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I want to thank you, monsieur.

[Tom Bradley]

Never mind that. Why did you do it?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You want to hear the truth?

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Yes.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I was very late for A luncheon appointment.

[Tom Bradley]

I see. But after all, why did you have to leave me in the middle of the road? I would have been glad to drive you.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You were going slower and slower, and you know yourself why. It's silly to say, but suddenly I got in a terrible panic. We were alone there. I didn't know you. And before I knew what I was doing, I stepped on the grass. I was really afraid.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Of what?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Of who.

[Tom Bradley]

There was no reason for that. I paid you a few compliments. I told you how charming, how lovely you were, and I would still repeat it. But I didn't do anything.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

But you intended to.

[Tom Bradley]

I did not.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You had it in your eye.

[Tom Bradley]

I didn't know it showed. By the way, did you make your luncheon appointment?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, but after I got here, I didn't keep it.

[Tom Bradley]

Would you keep a dinner engagement for tonight with me?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

With you?

[Tom Bradley]

It may sound a bit strange, but I've never had dinner with the countess.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

And I'm afraid you never will. We are leaving today.

[Tom Bradley]

So am I. Are you going to Florence, too?

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

No.

[Tom Bradley]

Neither am I.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

We are going to our villa down on the coast if you would care to come as my guest.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, I say.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Your checks, monsieur.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, thanks, Uncle.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I've just invited Mr. Bradley to come with us to the villa.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Splendid, splendid, Mr. Bradley, we'd be delighted to have you.

[Tom Bradley]

But I haven't much with me in

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

the line of clothes Ought to be quite all right. Just bring the clothes you have now, the ones you had with you in the car.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Oh, of course, of course.

[Tom Bradley]

Well, it's very kind of you. Not at all.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I insist, Mr. Bradley. I insist.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, and so do I. Miss you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

In a moment, we'll continue with Desire

[Tom Bradley]

with Marlena Dietrich, Herbert Marshall and Otto Krueger.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But now we take you to the Coconut Grove. It's tea time and the room is filled with dancers. In the middle of the dance, a handsome couple returned to their table. A frown on the girl's pretty face. What is the matter?

[Tom Bradley]

Let's listen in.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You know, Tom, I'm so embarrassed dancing with this hideous run in my stocking.

[Tom Bradley]

Poor girl, you sure have all the tough luck. Didn't you get a run in your

[Narrator/Announcer]

stocking the last time I took you out?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, and I've about given up. I've tried all kinds of stockings, but I still have rotten luck with runs. Oh, here comes Alice.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Hello, Sue.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Hello, Tom. Why all the gloom?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, Sue's popped another run and it started to unravel her disposition.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, is that all? Why don't you join the Cut down

[Aunt Olga]

on Runs Club Sue.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No dues, no initiation fee, just what? Just toss your stockings and luxe flake studs after every wearing. I've cut way down on runs.

[Aunt Olga]

This way.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Honest.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Sure thing.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You know, maybe lux is the answer

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

to this maiden's prayer too.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Clever girls do cut down on runs by using luxe flakes. Luxe flakes are especially made to save the elasticity of the silk. It's when a stocking has lost elasticity that the threads tend to snap. And runs start whenever there's a strain. So to avoid the nuisance and expense of constant runs, protect your stockings with gentle luxe flakes. You'll be surprised at how much longer

[Tom Bradley]

your hosiery will wear.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Once again, Mr. DeMille, Marlene Dietrich, Herbert

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Marshall and Otto Kruger. Continue in desire.

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[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

it's evening of the following day in the living room of a beautifully furnished villa on the coast. Madeleine sits by a shortwave radio waiting for the international news report. She seems amazingly self contained in view of the fact that Bradley still has the pearls in the pocket of his coat. The news announcer interrupts the music. You will now hear the news of the day from the capitals of the world. Paris, France. The most sensational jewel robbery of a decade.

[Tom Bradley]

The disappearance of a 2 million franc string of pearls from Duval Co. The famous jewelers still goes unsolved.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Madeline, turn the thing off.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Reports from other capitals.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Well, Carlos, I just came in from Bradley's room.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

He's dressing for dinner.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Yes. What color was his coat? The one with the pearls?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Dark Brown Khan.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

That's the one he's going to wear.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

How do you know?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

He has no dinner jacket with him. The brown coat was lying across the bed.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You don't think he has found the jewels?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I don't think so, no. But we've got to be careful. Madeleine, have you any kind of a pearl necklace?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, the imitation I bought in Vienna.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Put it on. Wear it at dinner.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Never mind. Now, one thing more. In which pocket of the coat did you slip the necklace?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

The left hand pocket.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Good. After dinner, I may work a little magic.

[Tom Bradley]

Well done. Splendid. You play beautifully, Countess.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Now you do something, Mr. Bradley.

[Tom Bradley]

Well, I can walk on my hands.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No, please, it's too early. After dinner, uncle, why don't you show us some card tricks?

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Oh, no.

[Tom Bradley]

Yes. Yes, why don't you?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Oh, all right. By the way, what's that on your nose? Ah, there we are. Silver coins, see?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, good.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Do you always carry money in your nose?

[Tom Bradley]

I don't know, but I often pay through it, you know anymore?

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[Carlos (Uncle)]

Madeleine, may I have your pearls for a moment?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Of course. Here.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Yeah. Thank you, dear. You see these Pearls? Now watch. 1, 2, 3. First off, they're gone.

[Tom Bradley]

Splendid. Where are they?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Would you kindly look in the left pocket of your coat?

[Tom Bradley]

Well, how did they get in there?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I couldn't tell you that, Mr. Bradley.

[Tom Bradley]

Here are your pearls, Countess.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Thank you so much.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Well, I hope you've been entertained.

[Tom Bradley]

Entertained? It's been a marvelous evening.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

You know, Mr. Bradley, you've had a very strenuous day and I should think that you would be tired.

[Tom Bradley]

Tired? On ordinal valley? I could stay up a week under these conditions. But. But you're looking tired, your highness, and it is rather late.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Oh, really? Well, then I'll do my final trick of the evening. Make myself disappear. Good night.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Good night.

[Tom Bradley]

Good night.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I think I will say good night, too.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, no, no, not yet. It's early.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Didn't you just say yourself that it's late?

[Tom Bradley]

Late for uncles, early for nieces. You look very beautiful sitting there. Don't spoil the picture. All you need is a frame and you would be a masterpiece. No, you don't even need a frame.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

All I need is a nice soft bed.

[Tom Bradley]

Tony, why did you really invite me to come here?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

My uncle thought it would be a nice gesture.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, your uncle. He is your uncle, isn't he?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

What do you mean?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, nothing. You see, I have uncles too, but they're different. My uncles are more like uncles.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You're getting impertinent.

[Tom Bradley]

I didn't mean it, but. I'm sorry.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Please don't be. It's nothing.

[Tom Bradley]

Thanks. You must realize I've never met anyone quite like you before. You're so new to me, so different. I wish I could make you understand. You do understand, don't you? Countess? Countess, are you asleep? I'm crazy about you, Madeleine. Madeleine. You don't know how I wanted to call you that. Madeline. I love you. It's hit me all of a sudden. I love you. When you wake up, I'm gonna take you in my arms and kiss you. I'm gonna tell you. Madeleine.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Hmm?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, I'm sorry. I was asleep. Did you say something?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, no. No, nothing.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Then you'll excuse me, please. I'm so very tired.

[Tom Bradley]

Hello. Going for school?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You're still up? What are you doing out here?

[Tom Bradley]

I couldn't sleep. Nervous?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why should you be nervous?

[Tom Bradley]

I don't know. I. I didn't know I had a nerve in my body till tonight.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why don't you go to bed and get a good rest?

[Tom Bradley]

I try to, but that moon. You see him there? Very strong, isn't he? He was shining right into my window.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why don't you draw the curtain?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, I see. Turn off the moon. Turn on the moon. Just as you like it. Some people can do that more easily than others.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I understand. Aren't you a bit hasty, Mr. Bradley?

[Tom Bradley]

Maybe I am. I'm sorry. You see? Oh, you wouldn't understand. How could you? I have only a few more days and then back to prison. This is the first vacation I ever had in my life. A few days and I'll have to be back in London and all the fun is over. Getting up at 6 o' clock and working way into the night. Yet I couldn't live without it. I love it and I hate it.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You know, Mr. Bradley, the moon is very becoming to you. I never saw you in this light before.

[Tom Bradley]

You weren't even listening.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, yes, I was. I heard everything you said about yourself. London, your work. You love it and you hate it. Isn't that the way you feel about me?

[Tom Bradley]

Not exactly. I never said I love you.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Liar.

[Tom Bradley]

When?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Maybe I dreamed when I was asleep. Yes, I must have dreamed, because I heard you say, madeleine, I love you. When you wake up, I'm going to take you in my arms and kiss you. You didn't keep your word.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, Madeleine. So you weren't asleep?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Not quite.

[Tom Bradley]

Then why did you have to go through all this torture? Why didn't you tell me?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I wasn't sure if I liked you enough. And now I still don't know. But I think.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Yes.

[Tom Bradley]

Madeline.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Madeline.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Madeleine, are you awake? Madeleine. Oh, good Lord.

[Tom Bradley]

Madeline, wake up.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, darling.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Huh? Listen, I've had a wire from Florence this morning. I have to leave immediately. I'm going to take this Bradley with me.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

What did you say?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I said I'm going to take this Bradley into town with me. I'll get rid of him there.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, and the pearls?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I have them. Goodbye, Madeleine.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Wait.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Carlos can't.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I've got to wake up.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Bradley.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Mr. Bradley. Mr. Bradley.

[Tom Bradley]

Bradley, wake up. Mr. Bradley. Yes, darling.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Well? Oh, well. Wake up, please. I'm leaving for Florence.

[Tom Bradley]

Goodbye. Have a good trip.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

If you'd like to go with me, I'll be only too glad to have you. It's a wonderful trip. You can see Italy.

[Tom Bradley]

I can see what?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Italy.

[Tom Bradley]

I've wanted to see Italy since I was a little boy.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Well, now's your chance.

[Tom Bradley]

But I'm not a little boy anymore. Darling. I tell you, you're wrong, darling.

[Aunt Olga]

I'm right.

[Tom Bradley]

Darling. Darling, you're beautiful, but you're stubborn.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Do you know this is the first disagreement we've had?

[Tom Bradley]

All right, let's find out. We'll ask the cook. Giuseppe.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Giuseppe.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Yes, senor?

[Tom Bradley]

What day is today? Thursday or Friday?

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Saturday, senor.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Saturday. The whole week. Gone. Like an hour.

[Tom Bradley]

Seven days, seven dreams adding up to one dream.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Do you remember the first day here? Monday?

[Tom Bradley]

Do I?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

And then came Tuesday.

[Tom Bradley]

And what about Wednesday?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

What did we talk about?

[Tom Bradley]

Did we talk?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Certainly.

[Tom Bradley]

About what?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Nothing.

[Tom Bradley]

Well, let's change the subject. Now I'm going to tell you something really interesting. All about London, all about my work.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I wish you would.

[Tom Bradley]

I didn't really mean it. I wouldn't bore you that way.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'd like to see you at work. I can picture you when. Oh, really? Working.

[Tom Bradley]

And with dirty hands. See, there's no glamour about me. I'm not a king, nor a prince, nor a count. Just an ordinary citizen. Very ordinary. At £20 a week, man, that's a lot of money for me.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

What's the matter?

[Tom Bradley]

It's Saturday. Our dream is almost over.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

When must you go?

[Tom Bradley]

Monday.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Must you?

[Tom Bradley]

Yes.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Don't let's talk about it. Let's hope something will happen.

[Tom Bradley]

Something must happen. I can't leave you. The idea of not seeing you anymore, Darling.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I can't even think of it.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Countess.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Pardon me.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, Trusetta?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Your Aunt Olga has arrived.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh? Where is she?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

In the house, Countess.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You'll excuse me, Tom.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Of course.

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[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I won't be long.

[Tom Bradley]

Don't be. Please.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Olga.

[Aunt Olga]

Hello, Madeleine.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why did you come?

[Aunt Olga]

That's a fine way to greet a sweet old lady. Why don't you bust me in the nose?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

What do you want?

[Aunt Olga]

You shouldn't talk to me that way. If your grandmother came here, what would you do? Why, you'd offer her a brandy.

[Announcer/Host]

Of course.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Straight, please.

[Aunt Olga]

Brandy's the only thing I am straight about.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Did Carlo send you?

[Aunt Olga]

Yes, and he's pretty sore at you.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I don't care.

[Aunt Olga]

Now, come on now. You could have answered his wires. They really need you in Florence. There's a great chance of selling the necklace. We found a sucker, the sucker of the century. He's a big umbrella manufacturer, so we thought we'd put a little sunshine in his life and introduce you to him.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'm afraid you'll have to find someone else. I'm not going.

[Aunt Olga]

Not going?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No, I'm through with you and Carlos and all the others.

[Aunt Olga]

Really, Carlos, Why didn't you stay in the car? You promised to let me handle her.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I'll do it myself. Madeleine. Before I tell you what I plan to do with you, in case you refuse, I want to compliment you. You look more beautiful than ever. Love must be a wonderful thing.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

It is, Carlos. It gives one strength and courage. Something to fight for.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I have something to fight for, too. Now go and pack, Madeleine. We're leaving.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, but in different directions.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

No, no, in the same direction.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Come back here.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Let me go.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, no.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Let me go.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Why don't you call for help?

[Tom Bradley]

Why don't you call your friend?

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

He's right outside.

[Tom Bradley]

Why don't you bring him here?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Why don't you tell him what you are? Perhaps you'd prefer that I tell him. That would hurt, wouldn't it? Yes. Well, think it over, Madeleine. Think it over carefully.

[Aunt Olga]

Sit down, Madeleine. Here, dear.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why can't he let me alone? Why can't he give me my chance for happiness?

[Aunt Olga]

It's really serious, isn't it? Between you and this Bradley fellow?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

For the first time in my life.

[Aunt Olga]

Don't. He must be a Nice young man. Where is he? I'd like to meet him.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Don't you dare. If anyone is to tell him, I'll do it myself.

[Aunt Olga]

Oh, no, you won't. You think you will, but you won't. I tried it once myself and it won't do.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

My dear, what difference does it make? I love him and he loves me.

[Aunt Olga]

That's just the point. And it won't do, believe me.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Please go away. Leave me alone.

[Aunt Olga]

Some years ago, I was sick in a hospital in Vienna. There was a charming doctor. He was a fine man. We thought a great deal of each other. And I used to dream as you are dreaming now. And then, right in my dreams, I'd feel a hand falling on my shoulder. Sooner or later, it falls. Sooner or later. And I used to hear myself saying to him, I must go downtown on important business. I'll be back soon. And then under my breath, I'd say, Soon. 10 years, 20 years. Life. I dream of him now and then. I didn't spoil it. Well, what are you going to tell him?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I don't know. I'll find something.

[Tom Bradley]

Maddowden would.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Tom, come here. I have something to tell you.

[Tom Bradley]

Wait until you hear what I have to tell you. Do you know what this is, Tom? It's a piece of paper. That's what you think, but it isn't. It's King Solomon's Mines and Captain Kidd's treasure. It's a gusher of oil, that's what it is.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Please listen to me, sir.

[Tom Bradley]

Look here. You see these two lines. These two little lines. Well, I spent years looking for them. I've told you about my new carburettor. I had ideas for it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Good ones.

[Tom Bradley]

Everybody liked them. But there was one little thing to make it practical, and I couldn't find it. And now I've got it. These two tiny little lines make all the difference in the world. To the carburettor and maybe to me. And to you. What do you say?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'm so happy you found it. Now you are a real inventor and you will be a great man.

[Tom Bradley]

I don't care about that. You'll be famous and happy. Is it a go? Darling, will you marry me?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

It would be wonderful.

[Tom Bradley]

It would be.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

It will.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

It can't be.

[Tom Bradley]

Madeline, what is it?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I have to tell you something.

[Tom Bradley]

No. What is it?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I don't know how to say it. I should have told you before. Tom, I'm married.

[Tom Bradley]

Married? That's impossible.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

It's true, Tom.

[Tom Bradley]

It can't be.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

It is.

[Tom Bradley]

I don't know what to say? I can't believe it. A few minutes ago you were telling me.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I just talked to my aunt.

[Tom Bradley]

She has nothing to do with us.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

She has, Tom. She brought me down to earth. She made me see reality.

[Tom Bradley]

Reality? We love each other. That's reality.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No, Tom. It's a dream. And I'm afraid it'll have to remain one.

[Tom Bradley]

You mean we have to separate? Never see each other again?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Believe me, Tom, it's best for you. And best for you me. But let's be grateful. We had a gorgeous week together. Seven heavenly days. Seven dreams. A beautiful adventure.

[Tom Bradley]

Adventure. I see. Well, that's what I was looking for when I started out, and I got it. A beautiful adventure. Turn on the moon. Turn off the moon. All right, we'll turn it off.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We pause for station identification. This is the Columbia Broadcasting System.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

This is knx, the Columbia station, Los Angeles. Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall and our all star cast come back to us shortly in Desire. Years ago, when my friend D.W. griffith and I were fighting it out on a Hollywood battlefront in an effort to raise motion pictures from a novelty to an art, we suddenly realized that a young man was emerging in Europe who might easily steal the prize for which we were struggling. It occurred to Adolph Zucker and Jesse Lasky that the best way to avoid the competition was of Ernst Lubitsch was to get him on our side. At the time, too many things stood in the way. But today I'm proud and thankful that Mr. Lubitsch is one of my colleagues at Paramount Studios. Starting as a comedian, character actor and stage player, Ernst is now certainly one of the most brilliant directors in the world. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Lubitsch.

[Announcer/Host]

It's not only a pleasure to be here at CB it's also very helpful. While I produce the film version of desire with Ms. Dietrich, I never had the good fortune to direct her. But since tomorrow morning I start directing a new picture called angel with Ms. Dietrich and Mr. Marshall. I naturally, have been watching their performance very closely. I'd be very happy if I can turn out as fine a production as you are presenting tonight. And as you do every Monday night at the Lux Radio Theater.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Thank you, Ernst. For several years, you with Paula Negri, and I with Gloria Swanson were trying to outdo each other. This time, at least we're working with the same charming stars. I'm interested to see the result of the famous Lubitsch touch.

[Announcer/Host]

So am I. What is it?

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

It's the delicious humor. It's the inimitable touch of Lubitsch Genius. It's what Phidias gave to a statue, what Rackham gives to painting, what Victor Herbert gave to his music, what Balzac gave to literature. Who can define it? It's just the Lubitsch touch. Well, I'm afraid if I ever become

[Announcer/Host]

conscious of it, I would lose what

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

you call the Lubitsch touch. Ernst, what's your definition of a good director?

[Announcer/Host]

Well, you and I and few others.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

That's very nice. But seriously, what is a good director?

[Announcer/Host]

A good director is a man who can execute successfully what other people have written for him. But a great director is a man who helps in the creation of the story and tells it in his own unique style, putting his own personality into the telling of that story on the screen.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Tell us what procedure you follow in directing a film.

[Announcer/Host]

Well, I understand that we both use the same methods. I never start shooting until I work out every detail at my desk. I believe that the story is all important. And like you, I write with the writers. This business of solving anticipated problems takes much more time than actual shooting of the picture on the set. I try to encourage the cast at all times. The stage actor has the benefit of audience reaction in pictures. He has only the director to look to. I have found that the more encouragement I give the players, the better they perform.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Well, I know it's a rule with you never to disclose the story of a new picture. Will you make an exception tonight?

[Announcer/Host]

Yes, to this extent. Ms. Dietrich will play the part of a modern married woman known as Angel. Whether or not this is a misnomer, you have to decide for yourselves when you see it. Mr. Marshall is a British statesman, and our scene will be Paris and London. Melvyn Douglas, Edward Everett Horton, Herbert Munden and Ernest Cossack will also have prominent parts. I enjoyed producing pictures tremendously, but I am delighted to return to directing. After all, the thrill is not alone in conceiving ideas, but in having the director's opportunity to interpret and follow them through. My thanks to you.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

All my thanks to you. He gets things in a picture nobody else can get back to. Marlene Dietrich with Herbert Marshall in Desire, featuring Otto Kruger.

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[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

It's late, the same afternoon as the daylight fades into evening. Tom comes from the house and walks quickly toward the road. As he reaches the outer gate of the villa, Madeleine comes to meet him.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Tom, wait.

[Tom Bradley]

Well?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Aren't you going to say goodbye to me?

[Aunt Olga]

Of course.

[Tom Bradley]

Goodbye, Madeline.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Is that all you have to say to me?

[Tom Bradley]

What else can I say?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

You hate me, don't you?

[Tom Bradley]

No. Why should I? You remember when I first met you on the road? I took you for a ride. And now you've taken me for a ride. It's only fair, Tom.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

These are our last moments together. The way we always remember each other. You can't leave me like this. You can't. I die if you do.

[Tom Bradley]

Don't worry. You'll live to make chumps out of a lot of other men. Give my regards to your husband and tell him I'm sorry for him.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Wait. I can't let you go like this, Tom. I lied to you. Not a word I said is true.

[Tom Bradley]

That's not news.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, you don't understand, Tom. I have no husband. I'm not married.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

What?

[Tom Bradley]

What did you say?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

The truth, Tom.

[Tom Bradley]

I don't know what to believe anymore. What is the truth?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I love you. That's the only true thing you know about me.

[Tom Bradley]

Who are you? What are you?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I'm a thief.

[Tom Bradley]

What?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Not a countess, an imposter. A common thief. You read about the big theft in Paris. The pearl necklace. I did it. I swore I wouldn't tell you, but I'm glad now. I did. I couldn't let you go away thinking I was something even worse than I am. Goodbye, Tom.

[Tom Bradley]

Wait a minute. Madeleine. Is that your real name?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes.

[Tom Bradley]

Let me get this straight. You're not married?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No.

[Tom Bradley]

There's no one else? No other man?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

No. Tom. I told you.

[Tom Bradley]

And you love me?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I do, Tom. But it's no use. There's a wall between us. I tried to climb it, but it's too high. It won't do, Tom. Go away. Run away.

[Tom Bradley]

You really love me?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

How can you ask then?

[Tom Bradley]

It's all I need, Madeline.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Tom, we mustn't. You know what I am. I'm not worthy of you. I'm a thief. Tom.

[Tom Bradley]

You will never be again. Where are those pearls? Now we are going to give them back.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Please, Tom, I beg you. Don't get into this.

[Tom Bradley]

Where are those pearls?

[Lady Luck]

Madeline?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Shh. Madeline, where are you?

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, good evening, your Highness. You know, I almost Left without saying goodbye.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Really? Well, goodbye.

[Tom Bradley]

Oh, but there's no need for it now. No, I'm not leaving.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

What?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I've invited Mr. Bradley to stay for dinner.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Oh, indeed? Then I'm afraid you'll miss your train, Mr. Bradley.

[Tom Bradley]

Now, that's the kind of hospitality I like.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Mr. Bradley, the truth is, I'm sure you'll understand, we have some very serious family problems to discuss.

[Tom Bradley]

That's all right. Don't think of it. Just consider me one of the family. Shall we go into the house, Uncle Carlos?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

The More chicken, uncle? Color? No, Aunt Olga?

[Aunt Olga]

No, thank you.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Mr. Bradley.

[Tom Bradley]

Thank you. It's delicious. You know, this is a sort of farewell dinner and I really think we ought to have a toast.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

What would you suggest?

[Tom Bradley]

Well, I want to drink first to my hostess who first tore my car and then stole my heart. My car was insured, my heart wasn't. Then I think we ought to drink to Aunt Olga, because I understand she's been ill.

[Aunt Olga]

I.

[Tom Bradley]

Yes, I heard you were very ill about 35 years ago in Vienna.

[Aunt Olga]

Oh, I see.

[Tom Bradley]

You made a mistake, Aunt Olga. You should have told that doctor. If he had really loved you, he would have helped you over that wall.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Why, I. How about some cranberry sauce? It goes very well with a fricassee of chicken. Uncle Carlos?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

No, thank you.

[Tom Bradley]

Tell me, your highness, you're a man of great exception experience. You usually know what's coming next. Do you think there's going to be a war?

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I hope not. I'm always in favor of peace. But as the situation is at the moment with nobody minding his own business, you never can tell what will happen.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

How about some more cranberry sauce? And order a little, please.

[Tom Bradley]

You know, your highness, I was just thinking of some parlor trips, tricks you once showed me. They were awfully good. But I think I can show you one of the tops any you've ever seen. Now, you see this chicken on my fork? Now watch. One, two, three, presto. It's gone, isn't it? Where is it? In my stomach. That's what you think, but it isn't. It's in the inside pocket of your coat. And it isn't chicken anymore. It's changed into a string of pearls.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

That.

[Tom Bradley]

That's marvelous.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I can hardly believe it. Now, let me see. Yes, you're right. It's in my inside pocket. But it didn't change into pearls. It changed into a revolver.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Carlos, put it down.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

You see, Mr. Bradley, it's a better trick than you even thought.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Carlos, don't.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Now, Mr. Bradley, I'm going to lock you up in a nice cool cellar for two or three days where you'll have a chance to think about life and Brunson eights. In other words, I'm giving you back to the automobile business.

[Tom Bradley]

Those are your plans, Uncle Carlos. Exactly. But suppose I should upset them? Or the table? Drop that gun.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Drop it.

[Tom Bradley]

Pick it up, Madeleine.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I have it.

[Tom Bradley]

Good. Sorry I had to twist your arm like that, Uncle Carlos. Now you can do one more thing for me. You can give me that pearl necklace.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Really?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Please, Carlos. We must have it. Our whole happiness depends on it.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

You dirty double crosser.

[Tom Bradley]

Well, you won't get it. No? Then I have to do my final trick of the evening. You see this hand? Now, it's a fist. The fist is still in my hand. When I count three, that fist will be on your jaw. One.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Two.

[Albert (Footman/Driver)]

Wait.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

One moment. Suppose we talk this over?

[Tom Bradley]

Splendid. Shall we sit down? We are happy to drive a Bronson 8. We're happy to drive.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Tom, this isn't a Bronson 8.

[Tom Bradley]

What's the difference? We're happy anyway. Got the pearls?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

My purse.

[Tom Bradley]

What was the jeweler's name?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

M. Duval.

[Tom Bradley]

M. Duval.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, Tom. Do you think he'll take them back?

[Tom Bradley]

Definitely.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes. But will he let me go?

[Tom Bradley]

We're happy to drive a Bronson 8. We're delighted to drive a Bronson 8. We're glad to drive a Bronson 8. Monsieur Duval. Monsieur Duval.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Yes, Antoine?

[Tom Bradley]

There's a lady here to see you and the gentlemen.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Show them in, then.

[Tom Bradley]

But the lady.

[Announcer/Host]

She is the one who stole our pearls. What?

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Oui, Monsieur Duval.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Quick, show them in then go call the police.

[Tom Bradley]

Oui, monsieur.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Will you.

[Announcer/Host]

Will you come this way, please?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Thank you. How do you do, Monsieur Duval?

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

How do you do?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

May I introduce my fiance, Monsieur Bradley?

[Tom Bradley]

Glad to meet you, Monsieur Duval. I've heard so much about your attention. Just like meeting an old friend.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

We came to see you about the pearl necklace.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Pearl necklace? Do you intend to buy another one?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

On the contrary.

[Tom Bradley]

You see, the pearl necklace which you sold mademoiselle is really beautiful. But it's too expensive for us. I'm afraid we'll have to return it. You have it with you, dear?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Yes, darling. Monsieur Duval, would it upset you very much if I asked you to take it back?

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Will I?

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

I hate to return things. It's not my habit. But I've changed my mind. As a matter of fact, I've changed my life. I'm marrying Mr. Bradley this afternoon. That is, I hope I am. Here are Your pearls, monsieur.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

The pearls. You. You give them back to me.

[Tom Bradley]

Monsieur Duval, I know my fiance is indebted to you and even to France. And if you could see any way to help us to release Mademoiselle from her obligation, it would be very wonderful. Otherwise, we'll have to postpone our marriage for a long time, I'm afraid.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Seven years. Seven long years.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Monsieur Duval, you are very much in love.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Very much. Monsieur.

[Tom Bradley]

Monsieur Duval. Monsieur Duval, the police. They are here.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Police.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

One moment, please. Antoine.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Monsieur.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Tell the police there has been a mistake. The pearls were not stolen.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Oh, monsieur.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Tell them, Antoine. Monsieur.

[Tom Bradley]

Our thanks, Monsieur Duval.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

It is nothing. The pearls were, shall we say, temporarily dislayed. There will be no complaint. I think you may safely buy your tickets for England now.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

We will. And be assured, Monsieur Duval, that when I'm in England, I'll recommend you to all my friends.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Oh, please don't.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

This is your life. Goodbye, Monsieur Duval.

[Tom Bradley]

Goodbye, monsieur, and thank you.

[Giuseppe (Cook)]

Goodbye and bon voyage.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Oh, Tom. I'm free.

[Tom Bradley]

Darling, Turn on the moon. Turn on the moon for good, Madeleine.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Forever, darling.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

A little later, we'll hear more from tonight's stars. But now we drop the curtain on our play, hoping that every desire may be as pleasantly fulfilled. It's not news when dogs bite men or when actresses come to Hollywood to go on the screen. But the story's different when an actress comes here to stop acting. Formerly in the Ziegfeld Follies, musical comedy and stock companies, Ms. K. Roberta Williamson journeyed to the film capital to become hostess of the Hollywood link of specialty shops operated by I. Magnum and Company. Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Williamson.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

Thank you, Mr. DeMille. Whenever the stars come to Magnum's in droves, we know that some party or social event is about to take place. Any number of evening gowns, wraps and furs are purchased for the recent ball of the Los Angeles Turf Club. Winding up the season at the Santa Anita track the other day, Ginger Rogers gave a big roller skating party which meant that we were busy from morning till night fitting the stars in playsuit shorts and little jackets.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

When the stars come to I. Magnan and Company. I know they have splendid collections to choose from. Suppose you tell us who buys what.

[Supporting Female Voice / Lady Luck]

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[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Yes, it interests me considerably. Ms. Williamson. I just received the bell.

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Anyone who wants to get an idea of what the stars like in clothes can find out right here in the lux Radio Theatre. It's been my good fortune to see many of your broadcasts. And in doing so, I've also seen a real Hollywood fashion parade. Tonight, for instance, there's Marlene Dietrich. Proving that a tailored suit can be decidedly feminine. She is wearing a black tailored gabardine suit with a white georgette blouse. On her recent appearance here, Jean author chose a crepe dress of vivid hunters green. Her woolen hat was a variation of the Cossack toques. While her fitted coat, made of the same fabric, was worn with a pair of cross foxes. Jean Harlow also wore crepe. Her short sleeved, simple black dress was trimmed only with rows of narrow black silk fringe. She wore a halo off the face hat, no veil and black suede opera pumps. Of course, we all can't have as extensive wardrobes as picture stars. Nor do our needs demand them. But we'd all do well to take care of our washables the Hollywood way. Which is just another way of saying with luxe flake. Now, my experience has been that by using luxe flakes. I can keep clothes looking like new just about twice as long. By that I mean dainty, fresh looking and appealing. Luxe protects colors wonderfully. And for silk stockings, there's nothing better. There's something about luxe flakes that preserves the elasticity of silk threads. This enables them to give under strain instead of developing, runs so often. And makes them last ever so much longer. My recommendation is based on experience. The same experience that finds the wardrobe departments of all the leading Hollywood studios using luxe flakes. Holidays and birthdays bring the leading gentlemen of the screen to our store for gifts. Herbert Marshall and Otto Kruger. Gary Cooper and Mr. DeMille are favorites of the salesgirls. Typical of Hollywood, they're very discriminating and know exactly what they want. Thank you again and good night.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

It's a pleasure to have such a charming host here for a guest. And now a bit of dialogue in demitasse from our celebrated players. Mr. Herbert Marshall, Mr. Otto Kruger.

[Tom Bradley]

Many thanks, TB though it's a little late for a welcome home. Otto, I'd like to say that it's nice to see you back in America.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Thanks, Bart. It's great being back. When I arrived in Hollywood from England last week. I found my manager on my doorstep before I could take my hat off. He told me that Mr. DeMille and you and Ms. Dietrich. Were waiting for me here to start rehearsing our play. Of course I came. I didn't know even what play we were doing. But I didn't have to know that we've learned that any play in the lux radio theater is bound to be a good play.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

It must have been something of a shock, Otto, to find that I'd cast you as a villain.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

Yes, yes, rather agreeable, Jaco. In spite of the fact that this was the first of more than 300 productions in which I. I didn't get the girl. But it's always a pleasure to lose to Bart.

[Tom Bradley]

You've nothing on me, Otto. Mr. DeMille gave me a new role recently when he asked me to guide this broadcast while he was roaming the Louisiana swamplands seeking material for his new film, the Buccaneer.

[Carlos (Uncle)]

How did you like playing producer?

[Tom Bradley]

I was never so terrified in my life. I would much rather have faced the Buccaneer than to have played the role of Herbert Marshall trying to be Cecil DeMille. Did you hear me, CB Yes.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

I managed to reach a tiny store down there among the bayous in one of the most isolated sections of the United States. The owner had a radio, and I took possession of it immediately. Strange, though, you know. Every time you came on, something seemed to go wrong with the set. There was a peculiar noise, like thumping on a door.

[Tom Bradley]

That wasn't the set, CB that was my heart.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Well, you sounded great, Bart. And I must say I was particularly impressed when a grizzled shrimp fisherman, not knowing who I was, turned to a friend and remarked, hmm, that's a mill. He getting better all the time.

[Tom Bradley]

All I can say to that is my gratitude to you out there who bore with me my gratitude and once again, a reluctant au revoir, to which

[Carlos (Uncle)]

I can only add a very sincere ditto.

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

Thank you both. And now, Marlena, a word from you.

[Madeleine (Countess/Lead Female)]

Not one, but five. Thank you and good night.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Thank you, Ms. Dietrich, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Cooper. This is your announcer, ladies and gentlemen, Melden Wood. Word of next week's presentation comes to US Shortly from Mr. DeMille, Ms. Dietrich, Mr. Lubitsch and Mr. DeMille appeared through courtesy of Paramount Studios, Mr. Marshall, RKO and Columbia Studios, and Mr. Silver's 20th Century Fox, where he was in charge of music for the new film 7th Heaven. And now, Mr. DeMille,

[Cecil B. DeMille (Host/Producer)]

next Monday night in the Lux Radio Theatre. Good fortune finds me host to one of Hollywood's most charming and accomplished couples, Frederick March and his lovely wife, Florence Eldridge. Our play is one whose record on the stage and in motion pictures stamps it as one of the most successful stories in modern times. We will hear Mr. March in the same role he played on the screen. Prince Sirkay. And Ms. Eldridge as Grazia in the remarkable romantic fantasy Death Takes a Holiday. Our sponsors, the makers of Luxe Flakes, join me in inviting you to to be with us again next Monday night when the Lux Radio Theater presents Frederick March and Florence Eldridge in Death Takes a Holiday. This is Cecil B. DeMille saying good night to you from Hollywood.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Assisting our stars tonight, where George's Renovon is out there, ward lane is Mr. Gibson, Ferdinand Meunier as Mr. Duval, Victor Rodman as Antoine, Leo McCabe as radio announcer, Lou Merrill as Giuseppe and Frank Nelson as customs officer. Before saying good night, may I say we were honored this evening by a most distinguished audience including Mr. Frederick March, his celebrated wife Florence Eldridge and Ms. Kay Johnson. This is the Columbia Broadcasting System Foreign

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