Lux Radio Theatre - Magnificent Obsession

Summary

Lux Radio Theatre – Magnificent Obsession

Podcast: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Episode Date: July 4, 2026
Original Air Date (Drama): Based on the 1935 and 1954 movies and Lloyd C. Douglas’s novel
Featured Cast: Claudette Colbert (Helen Hudson), Don Ameche (Robert Merrick), produced by Cecil B. DeMille

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Episode Overview

The episode presents a full audio performance of Magnificent Obsession as staged for the Lux Radio Theatre, one of the most popular radio drama anthology series during the Golden Age of Radio. The drama, adapted from Lloyd C. Douglas’s best-selling novel and universal film, unfolds themes of redemption, selflessness, and the power of secret generosity—as a man seeks to atone for a tragic accident by dedicating his life and wealth to good works. This is a star-studded broadcast, with Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche in the leading roles, and producer Cecil B. DeMille introducing the play.

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Key Segment Timestamps

• [00:30] — DeMille introduces Magnificent Obsession and its message
• [03:37] — Opening hospital tragedy: Dr. Hudson’s death
• [06:36] — Realization of fateful accident and its consequences
• [09:34] — Robert Merrick’s guilt and self-confrontation
• [11:06] — The mystery of Dr. Hudson’s secret giving
• [14:39] — Merrick meets Helen Hudson and reveals his identity
• [17:06] — Mr. Randolph shares Dr. Hudson’s secret “magnificent obsession”
• [25:03] — Discussion of Hudson’s "formula" for living—helping others in secret
• [27:44] — Helen loses her sight in a car accident involving Merrick
• [29:00] — Helen learns Braille and begins to adapt, with Merrick (under a pseudonym) quietly helping
• [32:04] — Merrick arranges financial help for Helen, all in secrecy
• [34:07] — Helen is invited to Paris for experimental surgeries
• [36:52] — Helen’s surgery fails; she must learn to live without sight
• [41:05] — Love declared; Helen, fearing pity, leaves Merrick
• [47:21] — After six years, Merrick’s medical success and his search for Helen
• [51:26] — Helen’s location and condition revealed by Randolph
• [52:11] — Helen, gravely ill, becomes Merrick's patient
• [53:21] — Merrick struggles with emotion during surgery
• [54:35] — The operation is completed; Helen may have hope for her sight
• [57:30] — Helen regains consciousness; a hopeful future is implied

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Main Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction and Setup ([00:30]–[03:37])

• Cecil B. DeMille sets the stage, emphasizing that Magnificent Obsession is more than a love story, but rather a tale of profound, quiet heroism and inspiration.

  "He had to inspire them and magnify their vision. He had to give his stories warmth and drama and conviction." — DeMille [01:05]

• Reverence for the troops listening overseas highlights the era's sense of unity and comfort through radio.

The Tragic Catalyst ([03:37]–[06:36])

• Dr. Hudson, a beloved doctor, drowns because the hospital’s only resuscitation device was in use on Robert Merrick, a wealthy but aimless young man.
• Emotional intensity as Helen (Dr. Hudson’s widow) and her stepdaughter Joyce learn of his death.

  "He lives. And Dr. Hudson, a man thousands depend on... he dies." — Nurse Nancy [07:21]

Guilt, Atonement, and the Mystery ([06:41]–[17:51])

• Merrick, filled with guilt, questions his right to live while a good man has died. He is openly scorned by those around him—even Helen.
• The puzzle of Dr. Hudson’s finances and secret monthly gifts comes to light: several strangers received anonymous help from him, which he never accepted back.

  "I can't take it back because I've used it all up." — Repeated by multiple recipients [11:12]

• Mr. Randolph, a stonecutter, explains Dr. Hudson’s secret “magnificent obsession”: silently helping others as a way of tapping into a “source of infinite power” and fulfilling one's destiny.

  "Find people who need help and give them help. But whatever help you give must be in absolute secrecy. The world must never know, and you must never let anybody repay you." — Randolph [18:23]

Merrick’s Attempt to Change ([17:51]–[25:40])

• Merrick attempts to practice this philosophy, donating secretly, arranging help for those in need, especially Helen.
• Helen, adapting to blindness, gradually encounters Merrick, not realizing his identity. He helps her in small, thoughtful ways.

The Second Tragedy and Growing Connection ([25:13]–[41:05])

• Eventually, Helen learns of Merrick's true identity and initially pushes him away, but their interactions continue, building trust and affection.

• Merrick supports Helen’s possible treatment in Paris, finances her travels, and engineers medical opportunities, all anonymously.

• Helen confides that “to do the things you want to do by helping others and saying nothing about it... when they're ready to pay, you've used it up. The good you've done is all the repayment you want." (Paraphrased Summary, [25:29])

• In Paris, as surgery fails, Helen loses hope and plans to leave; Merrick declares love but, respecting her pride, lets her go.

Resolution and Redemption ([47:21]–[57:30])

• Years later, Merrick, now a world-renowned surgeon, is reunited with Helen, who is found gravely ill after years of disappearance.
• In a climactic moment, Merrick must operate on Helen but is almost overwhelmed by emotion; encouragement from Randolph revives his courage.
• The surgery is successful, with hope for Helen’s recovery and restoration of her sight; the pair find reconciliation and a sense of destiny fulfilled.

  "For one, all might be reached. He did it for humanity. You do it for one woman." — Randolph [50:09]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Heart of the Story:

  "You find the secret of his greatness." — Nurse Nancy [12:22]
  "He taught me how to use my life..." — Randolph recounting Dr. Hudson’s influence [17:06]

• Randolph’s Philosophy:

  "Turn on this switch and a contact is made with a huge powerhouse... For human beings, there's another source of power." — Randolph [17:18]

• Helen’s Grace:

  "I'm never going to see again." — Helen, facing her blindness with sorrow and dignity [39:25]

• Merrick’s Love and Atonement:

  "If I ever did a good deed in my life... I'm rewarded now if you let me." — Merrick [39:58]
  "You could forgive anyone anything... even Robert Merrick?" — Dialogue between Merrick and Helen [41:32–41:40]

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Tone, Style, and Era

• The production is earnest, intensely emotional, and melodramatic, reflective of classic radio drama and its period mores. Themes of spiritual purpose, destiny, and redemptive love carry a tone of inspiration and moral seriousness.
• The cast’s performances are heartfelt and often theatrical, matching the style of radio in the 1940s.

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Why This Drama Resonates Today

Magnificent Obsession offers listeners both a gripping story and a call to selfless action—a "formula" for fulfillment through helping others in secret. Its emotional arc and resolution highlight the transformative power of compassion and the enduring value of kindness done anonymously.

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For More Golden Age Radio

Harold’s Old Time Radio continues to bring classic favorites from the era, preserving these powerful, heartfelt performances for modern audiences.

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This summary skips all commercial breaks, intros/outros, and focuses solely on the dramatic content and core messages of the broadcast.

Transcript

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Lux presents Hollywood. The Lux Radio Theater brings you Magnificent Obsession, starring Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer, Mr. Cecil B. DeMille.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. If you were asked to name the most popular story writer in America, you'd be tempted to name the authors of such books as Gone with the Wind, Anthony Adverse or For Whom the Bell Tolls. But you'd be wrong. The writer today, who is read by more people in more homes than anybody else, is a former minister, Dr. Lloyd C. Douglas, who turned to fiction as a means of reaching a greater audience than his congregation. He knew, however, that he had to do more than simply reach his audience. He had to inspire them and magnify their vision. He had to give his stories warmth and drama and conviction. He had to give his characters the very breath of life itself. How well he succeeded, you will see in tonight's Lux Radio Theatre play, Magnificent Obsession, adapted from the Universal screen hit of the same name. More than a love story, Although it tells of a very great love, it's a story that that contains a growing message for this storm swept world. And our stars are two longtime favorites on this stage. Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche. Together they represent a total of 31 appearances in the Lux Radio Theater. And letters are still pouring in asking us to present them. Those letters don't just come from our audience here in America, but from our audience overseas too. Because as you know, these plays go by short wave to our troops. And it's interesting that they take time to write us not only about our plays, but about Lux Toilet Soap as well. It seems that Lux soap is doing its part in establishing friendly relations. 1G I wrote from Italy. I gave a cake of it to an Italian woman and right away she asked me and my buddies to a veal steak and spaghetti dinner. Which goes to show that good things make the whole world kin. And now it's time for the curtain and the first act of Magnificent Obsession, starring Claudette Colbert as Helen Hudson and Donna Miche as Robert Merrick. In the secluded countryside of Westchester county, about 40 miles from New York City, is a small but world famous hospital, Brightwood Hospital. Twelve years ago, it was the scene of a shocking tragedy.

[Helen Hudson]

Something we can do, Dr. Ramsey, something.

[Nurse Nancy]

Nancy, your head nurse here, you know the answer as well as I do. We're helpless.

[Joyce Hudson]

I can't Believe it.

[Nurse Nancy]

Where's Mrs. Hudson? Hasn't anyone been able to reach her yet?

[Joyce Hudson]

They must be on their way here. We telephoned the pier.

[Helen Hudson]

The boat docked an hour ago.

[Nurse Nancy]

What are you talking about?

[Helen Hudson]

Don't you know?

[Joyce Hudson]

Joyce returned from Europe this morning.

[Helen Hudson]

Mrs. Hudson drove in to meet her.

[Nurse Ashley]

They'll probably be here any moment.

[Nurse Nancy]

I see a fine homecomin.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, Helen. Helen, darling. It's so good to see you again.

[Helen Hudson]

Of course, I'm not at all glad to see you. You look wonderful, baby.

[Sally Kennedy]

Well, I started packing the moment I

[Joyce Hudson]

got your cable in Vienna.

[Helen Hudson]

Why, Helen, what's the matter?

[Joyce Hudson]

It just dawned on me. Well, can you imagine that?

[Helen Hudson]

What is it?

[Joyce Hudson]

What is it? Well, you're my mother now.

[Helen Hudson]

Well, you're your father's daughter and I'm married to your father, so I guess I'm your mother, all right.

[Joyce Hudson]

Eight years older than I am and you're my mother. Oh, darling. Dad's been fine, huh?

[Helen Hudson]

Wonderful. Just about broke his heart, though, when he couldn't come down to meet you. But you know your father in that hospital of his.

[Joyce Hudson]

How then how did it happen? Between you and Dad, I mean?

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, I don't know. I've always adored him, but I never dreamed he'd fall in love with me. No, that isn't so. I did dream he would, and the dream came true. You can't imagine how proud I feel. He's one of the greatest doctors in the world, Joyce. To think that I could mean anything in his life.

[Joyce Hudson]

You'll mean everything to him. All these years since Mother died, he's been so lonely.

[Helen Hudson]

I know what that is, darling. I never had a family of my own.

[Joyce Hudson]

Well, from now on, you're going to

[Sally Kennedy]

have your hands full of family.

[Joyce Hudson]

Why take me alone? That is, unless you resent being mother

[Sally Kennedy]

to a wide eyed, gangling creature like me.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, Joyce, what a thing to say.

[Sally Kennedy]

Now, where is that elevator?

[Joyce Hudson]

A fine hospital this is.

[Helen Hudson]

Now, just you be patient, young lady. The elevator will be right here and you'll be with your father in exactly 30 seconds.

[Jimmy]

You see?

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, Jimmy, how are you?

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, hello, Miss Joyce. Mrs. Hudson.

[Dr. Allen]

Sorry I kept you waiting.

[Joyce Hudson]

Well, it's a good thing I'm not a patient. In this hospital, Jimmy, I'd be dead before I got any attention.

[Helen Hudson]

Yes, well, Jimmy, what's the matter?

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, Jimmy, I was only teasing.

[Robert Merrick]

It's nothing.

[Dr. Allen]

Nothing.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, look. There's Nancy. Nancy.

[Nurse Ashley]

Joyce, my dear, what's happening here?

[Helen Hudson]

Everyone looks so strange.

[Joyce Hudson]

Well, Nancy, aren't you going to Mrs. Hudson?

[Nurse Ashley]

Mrs. Hudson.

[Helen Hudson]

Nancy, what are you trying to tell us?

[Nurse Ashley]

Mrs. Hudson, the doctor's had an accident.

[Joyce Hudson]

An accident?

[Helen Hudson]

Where is he?

[Nurse Ashley]

There, inside. But you mustn't go to him yet.

[Helen Hudson]

Why wasn't. Mustn't I go to him? No, please.

[Nurse Ashley]

Because he's dead, Mrs. Hudson.

[Joyce Hudson]

He's dead.

[Nurse Nancy]

I can't begin to tell you how we feel. Mrs. Hudson. We. We loved him. All of us.

[Mr. Randolph]

Here, please.

[Helen Hudson]

How did it happen?

[Nurse Nancy]

He went for a swim in the lake to freshen up before you arrived. He was very tired. His heart was overtaxed. He.

[Mr. Randolph]

He drowned.

[Helen Hudson]

But didn't someone see him? Was there nothing you could do?

[Nurse Nancy]

We found him quickly enough. But when we tried to get the full motor, it wasn't there.

[Helen Hudson]

It wasn't there.

[Nurse Nancy]

It seems that a few minutes before another accident had occurred on the other side of the lake. One of the interns rushed over with harpo motor. Some young fellow, Robert Merrick. Been out on an all night party. Decided to take a swim to sober up. We've got Merrick on the next floor now. He'll pull through.

[Helen Hudson]

He'll pull through.

[Joyce Hudson]

He'll pull through.

[Nurse Nancy]

A young man who hasn't done a single ounce of work in his life. Wallowing in his grandfather's millions. He lives. And Dr. Hudson, a man thousands depend on.

[Robert Merrick]

He dies.

[Nurse Nancy]

I believe in God Almighty, Mrs. Hudson. But sometimes I don't dare allow myself to think too much about it.

[Nurse Ashley]

Morning, Mr. Merrick.

[Jimmy]

Here's your breakfast.

[Mr. Perry]

What is it?

[Nurse Ashley]

Poached egg, fruit juice, piece of toast. Dr. Ramsey ordered it.

[Mr. Perry]

And then why doesn't he eat it? Look, break down, can't you? For a whole week I've been swallowing this stuff. Can't you get me something fit to eat?

[Robert Merrick]

I'll pay for it.

[Nurse Ashley]

You'll pay for it?

[Mr. Perry]

Well, you know what I mean.

[Nurse Ashley]

You mean you're a special patient.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, that other nurse told you I said that, huh?

[Mr. Perry]

All right, I am. It happens that I've got a lot of money. And I see nothing wrong in spending it to get what I want. Simple things, Ms. Ashley, like a decent breakfast.

[Nurse Ashley]

You'll eat this or you won't eat anything.

[Mr. Perry]

And I'll tell you something else too. I once went to college, Ms. Ashley. I was studying to be a doctor. Three years. It's true I didn't graduate. But I don't need a diploma to know that I'm perfectly well and should get the devil out of this hospital.

[Joyce Hudson]

I don't know why I'm wasting my

[Nurse Ashley]

breath saying this, Mr. Merrick. But you're here on the order of your doctor and your grandfather. And the sooner they say you can leave, the better I like it.

[Mr. Perry]

Look, aren't we both being a little stupid?

[Nurse Ashley]

Are we?

[Robert Merrick]

I think so.

[Mr. Perry]

From what I gather, people seem to like you around here.

[Nurse Ashley]

I'm sorry.

[Jimmy]

That line won't work either.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, stop jumping to conclusions.

[Mr. Perry]

There's something I'd like to ask you, Ms. Ashley. Is it my fault that my life was saved and Dr. Hudson died?

[Nurse Ashley]

How do you know? The nurses were under strict.

[Mr. Perry]

They didn't tell me. They're not that human. But I have ears and eyes. And what I want to know is, is it my fault they were using the pull motor on me when they needed it for him? And why did they have only one pull motor? I didn't ask for it, and I didn't ask to have my life saved.

[Nurse Ashley]

I know that. It has nothing to do with you.

[Mr. Perry]

It has everything to do with me. What right of you or anyone else to pass judgment on what kind of people have a right to live?

[Nurse Ashley]

If that attitude prevails in this hospital, you have every right to be indignant.

[Mr. Perry]

Well, I am indignant. And you know why?

[Robert Merrick]

Because I agree. I know I'm no good, and I never was.

[Mr. Perry]

I think it's a crime that I'm

[Robert Merrick]

here in Hudson's dead.

[Mr. Perry]

But that's the way things are, and we gotta make the best of it.

[Robert Merrick]

Hudson and I, we're both out of luck.

[Nurse Ashley]

You mustn't talk like that.

[Mr. Perry]

Well, tell me it isn't the truth.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Okay.

[Mr. Perry]

Now that I've apologized for being alive, I'd like to partake of a little food. With your pull and my appetite, we ought to be able to do better than a poached egg.

[Nurse Ashley]

You are a human being, aren't you? Well, I'll see what I can do.

[Nurse Nancy]

This is Mr. Perry, Mrs. Hudson.

[Helen Hudson]

How do you do?

[Nurse Nancy]

Mr. Perry is our accountant. He has all the details on Dr. Hudson's estate.

[Accountant]

I hate to disturb you with this, but the facts are such that I think you should know them. Now, go on, Mrs. Hudson. The doctor's estate amounts to very little. About $1,800. I'm sorry, but that's all.

[Helen Hudson]

But that's impossible.

[Accountant]

Here's his bank book. The deposits are regular and substantial, but so are the withdrawals. Look.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Cash, $5,000.

[Accountant]

Cash, $11,000. Cash, $7,000. It went on for years like that.

[Nurse Nancy]

It's incredible. Dr. Hudson made a fortune. How could he leave his personal affairs in such conditions?

[Helen Hudson]

Joyce and I will get along all right, Dr. Ramsey. There's still his insurance. And I have something of my own from stocks.

[Accountant]

And you still have the hospital, Mrs. Hudson.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, it was Dr. Hudson who brought the patients here, not the hospital.

[Accountant]

Yes, I see.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, Helen, I hate to break in, but there's a woman here wants to see you.

[Helen Hudson]

Who is it, dear?

[Joyce Hudson]

Why, I don't know.

[Nurse Ashley]

A Mrs. Eden.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, well, tell her I'll be right out.

[Nurse Ashley]

And that went on for nine years, Mrs. Hudson. A check every month. He sent my children through college. They're great successes. Now we have the money, Mrs. Hudson. We want so much to return it to you.

[Helen Hudson]

But why didn't you return it to him, Mrs. Eason?

[Nurse Ashley]

Well, I tried to, many times. He wouldn't take it.

[Helen Hudson]

Did he tell you why?

[Nurse Ashley]

He got very excited. He said, you haven't told anyone about this? And I said, no. You told me not to tell a story. And then the doctor laughed. He said he couldn't take it because he had already used it up.

[Helen Hudson]

Already used it up?

[Nurse Ashley]

Yes. Wasn't that strange, Mrs. Hudson?

[Helen Hudson]

Very strange. Do you know what the doctor meant?

[Nurse Ashley]

I haven't. I've thought about it a thousand times and I haven't the slightest idea.

[Helen Hudson]

You're not alone, Mrs. Eaton. I've been told that same story now by five other people. Please keep the money. I'm sure he wanted you to.

[Nurse Ashley]

Yes, he was like God, Mrs. Hudson. Like God.

[Nurse Nancy]

I can't understand it. And what Mrs. Eden said was the same as what those others told you, word for word.

[Helen Hudson]

I can't take it back because I've used it all up.

[Joyce Hudson]

But why would he keep it a secret? If Father did these things to people,

[Nurse Ashley]

you'd think he'd mention it to someone.

[Joyce Hudson]

And you'd think if they wanted to pay him back, he'd have left him

[Nurse Ashley]

for the wrong pride.

[Helen Hudson]

I hope you understand, all of you. It isn't the money I'm interested in. I'd like it for you, Joyce. All I know is that he must have had a motive for what he did. A good motive.

[Nurse Nancy]

And I believe if you ever find what it was, you'll find the secret of his greatness.

[Accountant]

Well, I'll be getting into town.

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[Helen Hudson]

I'll drive you in, Mr. Terry. I've got to go to the bank.

[Accountant]

Thank you. Oh, I was telling Dr. Ramsey the hospital received a check this morning from Robert Merrick. $10,000.

[Helen Hudson]

Send it back.

[Nurse Nancy]

I don't think the doctor would want

[Robert Merrick]

us to do that, Mrs. Hudson.

[Helen Hudson]

Well, perhaps not. Do with it what you wish. Maybe you can find use for it in the children's clinic.

[Nurse Nancy]

I'm sure.

[Robert Merrick]

So.

[Helen Hudson]

Robert Mary killed my husband just as soon as he shot him. Oh, I'm sorry. If you're ready, Mr. Perry, we can leave now.

[Mr. Perry]

Hey, you need some help?

[Emma]

I'm afraid so.

[Helen Hudson]

Do you mind?

[Robert Merrick]

What's the trouble?

[Helen Hudson]

I don't know.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, hold on a second. Say, you sure picked the spot to stall, didn't you? The last unpaved road in Westchester and farthest from the service station.

[Helen Hudson]

I was just driving back from town. I guess it's a motor.

[Mr. Perry]

How about gas?

[Helen Hudson]

No, I filled a tank in town.

[Mr. Perry]

What town?

[Helen Hudson]

Mount Kisco.

[Robert Merrick]

That's a coincidence. I live in Mount Kisco.

[Helen Hudson]

Look, I'd like to get this car started. You suppose you could drive me to a mechanic somewhere?

[Mr. Perry]

Well, why don't I see if I

[Robert Merrick]

can fix it myself? I'll work on the motor and you can tell me who you are and all about yourself.

[Mr. Perry]

And then in about an hour, I'll

[Robert Merrick]

discover I really know very little about

[Mr. Perry]

motors and we'll go find a mechanic.

[Helen Hudson]

Please, I'm really in a dreadful hurry.

[Robert Merrick]

Okay, then where'll I take you?

[Helen Hudson]

Brightwood Hospital.

[Dr. Allen]

Oh.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, it's not far, really.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, it's not the distance, it's the place.

[Mr. Perry]

Young lady, you're talking to an alumnus of Brightwood Hospital.

[Robert Merrick]

I just spent 10 miserable days in that horrible institution. Oh, but I'd gladly rehit myself if you're one of the nurses.

[Helen Hudson]

I'm not a nurse. And why don't you just run along now? I don't feel very much like exchanging smart talk. I'm sure someone else will come along soon.

[Robert Merrick]

I'm very sorry. Look, I'll behave Come on, get in my car.

[Mr. Perry]

My name is Merrick. Robert Merrick.

[Helen Hudson]

What did you say?

[Mr. Perry]

Wait a minute.

[Robert Merrick]

Can I even introduce myself?

[Helen Hudson]

Merrick?

[Robert Merrick]

That's right.

[Joyce Hudson]

Get out.

[Helen Hudson]

Get away from me, you hear? Get away from me.

[Robert Merrick]

What in the world.

[Helen Hudson]

I'm the wife of Dr. Wayne Hudson. The widow of Dr. Hudson.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, I'd like to take.

[Helen Hudson]

Won't you please with me?

[Mr. Randolph]

Good morning, Mr. Merrick.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, good morning. Hey.

[Accountant]

Who are you?

[Mr. Randolph]

My name's Randolph.

[Nurse Nancy]

Hey.

[Mr. Randolph]

Yes?

[Robert Merrick]

Where on earth who are you? What place is this?

[Mr. Randolph]

I'm a stone cutter. This is my workshop.

[Robert Merrick]

Stone cutter?

[Joyce Hudson]

Yes.

[Nurse Nancy]

Oh.

[Robert Merrick]

I thought I was seeing things. All these gravestones, I assume. I was very drunk last night. How did I get here?

[Mr. Randolph]

I'm not quite certain. You knocked on my door and mentioned something about not being able to drive your car back to town.

[Robert Merrick]

Yeah, and then what?

[Mr. Randolph]

You talked for about half an hour and collapsed.

[Robert Merrick]

I talked to you about a number

[Mr. Randolph]

of things, including Dr. Hudson and Dr. Hudson's wife. When I learned you knew them, I was glad to be of any service I could. Dr. Hudson was the best friend I had. Oh, I've got some coffee on the stove. Like some? Would I come over here and sit down?

[Robert Merrick]

I think I can make it. Thanks. I. I better explain what happened. I met Mrs. Hudson for the first time yesterday afternoon. When she found out who I was. She. Well, anyway, I figured a few drinks might help.

[Mr. Randolph]

Did they?

[Robert Merrick]

No, not very much. You see, my name is Merrick.

[Mr. Randolph]

You told me everything last night.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, fine. Well, thanks for letting me stay here. I better get going.

[Mr. Randolph]

Why?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, if you know who I am and Dr. Hudson was your best friend, the answer's rather clear, isn't it?

[Mr. Randolph]

Here's your copy, Mr. Merrick. You see that picture on the wall?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes.

[Mr. Randolph]

I carved the original in marble. It was just purchased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, congratulations.

[Mr. Randolph]

I have only one reason for mentioning that. When I met Dr. Hudson 20 years ago, I was an ordinary stone cutter, hacking out blocks with a compression chisel. Then he taught me something. He taught me how to use my life.

[Robert Merrick]

If I don't seem very bright this morning, you'll have to forgive me.

[Mr. Randolph]

No, It's a little difficult to understand, and you'll probably think me a trifle insane. Dr. Hudson taught me to make contact with a source of infinite power.

[Robert Merrick]

Contact? What do you mean by contact?

[Mr. Randolph]

Well, let's put it this way. You see this stove? It's cold now. Useless. But I turn this switch and a contact is made with a huge powerhouse. The stove begins to glow. It starts fulfilling the destiny for which it was created. For human beings, there's another source of power. From it comes a force that keeps stars spinning through space. That makes grass grow and tides rise and fall. Once you establish contact with that power, you can fulfill your destiny.

[Robert Merrick]

I'm afraid this is all a little beyond me.

[Mr. Randolph]

It can all be found on a page in the Bible, Mr. Merrick.

[Robert Merrick]

The Bible.

[Mr. Randolph]

That needn't lessen its value, need it?

[Robert Merrick]

I'm afraid I'm not particularly religious.

[Mr. Randolph]

Neither am I. But the man whose life is told in the Bible originated what I am talking about. And so successfully did he practice it that today he is even more alive than he was 1900 years ago.

[Nurse Nancy]

Look.

[Robert Merrick]

Suppose what you say is true. That there is some fantastic power like that. How do you go about finding it?

[Mr. Randolph]

There's a perfectly definite, precise formula. Anybody can do it.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, sure.

[Mr. Randolph]

You merely go out, find people who need help and give them help.

[Robert Merrick]

Help? You mean money?

[Mr. Randolph]

Money's all right, since you happen to have so much of it. There are other forms, though. But whatever help you give must be an absolute secrecy. The world must never know, and you must never let anybody repay you.

[Robert Merrick]

And that's what Dr. Hodgson believed in.

[Mr. Randolph]

Yes.

[Robert Merrick]

I thought my head was spinning when I woke up. Well, thanks for letting me stay last night. I'd like to pay you.

[Mr. Randolph]

You can, by giving what I've told you a trial.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, yes. Yes, I will. Thanks again.

[Mr. Randolph]

Why don't you telephone Mrs. Hodgson? Maybe she'll see you today.

[Robert Merrick]

I did try to see her early last night.

[Mr. Randolph]

Try again. Here, I'll get the number for you.

[Helen Hudson]

Hello?

[Robert Merrick]

Ms. Hudson?

[Helen Hudson]

Yes.

[Robert Merrick]

This is Mr. Merrick. I just wanted to apologize for yesterday, Mr. Merrick.

[Helen Hudson]

Didn't my maid make it clear enough that I never want to see you

[Nurse Ashley]

or speak to you?

[Robert Merrick]

I know, but I was just with a friend of your husband's. He suggested I try again. He was telling me about Dr. Hudson's theory.

[Helen Hudson]

Theory?

[Nurse Ashley]

What theory?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, it was something about helping other people and not talking about it. Really. I know I must sound ridiculous, and I know you must hate me. But at least punish me face to face. At least that would be better than.

[Mr. Perry]

Never mind.

[Robert Merrick]

I'm sorry I bothered you again, Ms. Hudson.

[Helen Hudson]

Wait a minute. Come over this morning if you care to. I'll see you, Mr. Merrick,

[Narrator / Announcer]

In just a minute. We'll be back with Act 2 of Magnificent Obsession. But now here comes Sally with a gleam in her eye. What's the excitement, Sally?

[Joyce Hudson]

Mr. Kennedy.

[Sally Kennedy]

Nearly every week I tell you interesting bits of gossip about Hollywood. And your job is telling our listeners

[Joyce Hudson]

all about Lux Toilet Soap.

[Sally Kennedy]

Well, tonight you're out of a job, Mr. Kennedy.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Fair enough, Sally. Go right ahead.

[Sally Kennedy]

I just want to tell all our listeners that Lux Toilet Soap is so good that actually 9 out of 10 lovely screen stars here in Hollywood use it every day. I ought to know, because I visit the stars in their dressing rooms and their homes, too. And right here, Mr. Kennedy, I want to say this. I use Luxe Toilet Soap. And a lot of girls like me who aren't screen stars use it, too. And I think the stars, and all of us girls are mighty smart. So there, Mr. Kennedy. How do you like that?

[Narrator / Announcer]

Sally? I think you're magnificent. Hello?

[Joyce Hudson]

Mr. DeMille, please.

[Sally Kennedy]

Frank Sinatra calling from New York.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Mr. DeMille, a call for you from Frank Sinatra.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Frank Sinatra? Fine. Put him on. Hello, Frank.

[Frank Sinatra]

Hello, Mr. DeMille. I wanted to be the first to tell you that we're going to be neighbors.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Oh, you're moving next door to us?

[Frank Sinatra]

Yes, starting next Monday, November 20th.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Well, as soon as you get subtle facts, Ms. DeMille. Now drop over and say hello.

[Frank Sinatra]

Oh, I should say we're going to be neighbors in the air, not on the ground. You see, my radio show is going to be moved to the half hour just before the Lux Radio Theater.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

That's good news, Frank. You'll be very welcome next to us on Monday night. Just tell your listeners to stay tuned to your station for the Lux Radio Theater.

[Frank Sinatra]

I think they would anyway.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

CB thanks, Frank, and good luck to you, and thanks for calling.

[Frank Sinatra]

Goodbye, sir. Thanks for listening.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

John. What more can you tell our audience about Frank's radio show?

[Narrator / Announcer]

I'd like to add this, that not only is the Frank Sinatra show going to be on the air just preceding the Lux Radio Theater, but Frank's also offering a $5,000 war bond to one of his listeners to help the sixth war lone drive on its way. So be sure to listen to the Frank Sinatra program over most of these stations next Monday night, when Frank's guest will be Bing Crosby. That's a half an hour before Lux, except in the Mountain and Pacific time zones. So consult your newspapers for the exact time if you live in these areas. We pause now for station identification. This is cbs, the Columbia Broadcasting System.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Act two of magnificent obsession, starring claudette colbert as helen and donna michi as robert.

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It's two hours later. Robert Merrick has called at the Hudson home and turning on his charm in all directions, has succeeded in taking Helen out of the house. Now in his car. They're driving toward the center of town.

[Helen Hudson]

Why did you want to get me out of the house?

[Robert Merrick]

For a couple of reasons. One is that I heard Ms. Hudson say your car is ready at the shop. We can drive there and you can pick it up.

[Helen Hudson]

Very thoughtful of you.

[Robert Merrick]

The other reason is that I want to speak to you.

[Helen Hudson]

Then watch your manners, Mr. Merrick.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, now, please, not Mr. Merrick, Bob, or hey, you. Anything for Mr. Merrick.

[Helen Hudson]

I want you to understand one thing. I'm with you now only because I'm interested in what you found out about my husband.

[Robert Merrick]

You're not really frightened of me, are you?

[Helen Hudson]

Not in the least. But I've heard a few things about you. And in spite of the circumstances, I wouldn't put it beyond you to start acting like a schoolboy.

[Robert Merrick]

Yeah, I'm certainly a delightful character, it seems.

[Helen Hudson]

Phil, if you're gonna be civil. Well, come on. What did you find out?

[Robert Merrick]

Okay, but for the Love of Mike, Mrs. Hudson, melt and then be human. Oh, you're smiling. Are you actually smiling at me?

[Helen Hudson]

I'm on the verge of shrinking. Hysterics.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh. Well, all joking aside, I had a most amazing encounter this morning. I ran into a man who preaches a theory that he says he learned from your husband.

[Helen Hudson]

So you said on the phone. What theory?

[Robert Merrick]

You were his wife. Don't you know?

[Helen Hudson]

No.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, it was a sort of formula for getting what he wanted out of life.

[Accountant]

Of course.

[Robert Merrick]

He got you. If I ever doubted the theory before, I don't any longer.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, please.

[Nurse Ashley]

What did he say?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, he said that you get the power you need to. To do the things you want to do by helping other people and saying nothing about it.

[Helen Hudson]

And they must never pay you back. Is that part of it?

[Robert Merrick]

That's right. Because when they're ready to pay, you've used it up. You've used it up because the good you've done in itself is all the repayment you want.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, I'm beginning to understand.

[Mr. Randolph]

You are?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, so am I. You see, I have just given up hope of ever seeing you again. And presto, this happens.

[Helen Hudson]

What do you mean, this happens? You're merely taking me to get my car. And it seems we've gone considerably out of our way. Turn left as soon as that traffic light changes.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, now, what do you know? I took the wrong turn. You know, that's what I like about Westchester. Five minutes and we'll be in the rustic wilderness.

[Helen Hudson]

The light's changing, Mr. Merritt.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, now, please, have a heart.

[Helen Hudson]

And I said to turn left.

[Robert Merrick]

Look, can't we talk calmly for two minutes without you getting all worked up?

[Helen Hudson]

I'm getting out right here.

[Mr. Perry]

Now, wait a second, will you?

[Helen Hudson]

Goodbye, Mr. Mary. Look out.

[Mr. Perry]

Look out. There's a car coming.

[Joyce Hudson]

There's a car. Ms. Hudson. Mrs. Hunt.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, how is she? Can't you tell me that much? How is she?

[Joyce Hudson]

Your rotten evil all the way through. You killed my father and now this. In heaven's name, why can't you let us alone?

[Robert Merrick]

Don't say that, please. It was an accident.

[Joyce Hudson]

Accident. Darn it, Doctor.

[Nurse Nancy]

And she's going to live.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, thank God.

[Emma]

There's.

[Joyce Hudson]

There's something wrong, isn't there? Isn't there?

[Nurse Nancy]

Yes. There seems to be a depressed fracture involving the brain. Joyce. I'm afraid she'll never see again.

[Emma]

Oh, no.

[Joyce Hudson]

Do you hear that? Never see again. Blind. Blind. Because of you, Joyce. It's the truth, isn't it? Why shouldn't he suffer? He lives to hurt people, to kill and blind them. He's responsible, isn't he?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes, I'm responsible. Ms. Hudson. Doctor, if there's anything I can do. Anything. If you could take my eyes and give them to her. On my life.

[Nurse Nancy]

Yes, Mr. Merrick. Now, if you don't mind, I think you have.

[Robert Merrick]

Yes, yes, I'll go.

[Mr. Randolph]

I'll go.

[Joyce Hudson]

Careful now, darling.

[Nurse Ashley]

Careful.

[Helen Hudson]

I'm doing fine. Joyce, please don't worry. It's just that I can't get used to this cane.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, it's a beautiful morning, Helen. You're sure you'd rather sit in the park instead of walking?

[Helen Hudson]

Mm. It's very convenient having a park right across from the house. I never realized before just how convenient.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, darling, please.

[Helen Hudson]

No, it's all right. Just get me to my bench, and then you run down to the hospital. You're a working girl now, you know. Emma will call for me. It helps my independence being by myself.

[Joyce Hudson]

Of course. And you're doing beautifully. After all, it's just a little more than five months. You're a wonderful person, Helen. Well, here's the bench.

[Helen Hudson]

Thanks. Oh, my Braille.

[Nurse Ashley]

Oh, here you are.

[Helen Hudson]

Well, I'm on page 20. That's not so bad, is it?

[Joyce Hudson]

Sensational. Helen, sure you don't want me to stay?

[Emma]

Please.

[Helen Hudson]

I'll be perfectly all right.

[Joyce Hudson]

Okay. Goodbye, dear. I'll bring home all the gossip from the hospital.

[Emma]

Hello, Mrs. Hoxton.

[Helen Hudson]

Well, good morning. You're right on time.

[Emma]

I brought my reading book, like I said.

[Helen Hudson]

Good. And what will we start with?

[Emma]

Jenny Wren. It was on a merry time.

[Helen Hudson]

Now wait, wait. I have to find my place first.

[Emma]

You have a funny book. No pictures even. Just little bumps like.

[Helen Hudson]

That's right. Now let's see. Oh, yes. Jenny Wren. Now you start again.

[Emma]

This was on a merry time when Jenny Wren was young. So neatly as she dressed and so sweetly as she sung.

[Helen Hudson]

Now my turn. Robin redbreast lost his heart. He was a gallant bird. He doffed his hat to Jenny, and thus to her he said.

[Emma]

My dearest Jenny, grin if you will be but mine. You shall dine on caring pie and drink nice currant. Nice currant wine.

[Helen Hudson]

I'll guess you like. Oh, well. No, I'm stuck. You'll have to tell me. Like a goat.

[Emma]

Fish.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, no. Oh, no, that can't be right. Now wait. I'll dress you like.

[Emma]

I know. I'll go ask that man over there.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, no, please.

[Emma]

It's all right. He's nice. Hello, mister.

[Accountant]

Hello.

[Emma]

Will you please tell me this word?

[Dr. Allen]

Yeah.

[Robert Merrick]

Now let me see what that is. Oh, that's goldfish.

[Emma]

It's goldfinch.

[Helen Hudson]

Goldfinch?

[Joyce Hudson]

Uh huh.

[Emma]

Goldfinch means a bird.

[Helen Hudson]

Of course.

[Emma]

Now, where were we?

[Helen Hudson]

Well, let's stop reading for a while.

[Emma]

But why?

[Helen Hudson]

I thought we were alone.

[Emma]

Oh, he's here. Every day. He gives me money for ice cream. Come on, let's read.

[Helen Hudson]

I'd rather not just now, darling. Some other time.

[Emma]

Tomorrow? Mm.

[Helen Hudson]

Now I think I'll just walk around a little bit.

[Emma]

Well, goodbye then.

[Helen Hudson]

Goodbye, dear. Oh, much to my cane.

[Robert Merrick]

Wait, I'll get it.

[Helen Hudson]

Thank you.

[Robert Merrick]

I hope you didn't stop your reading because of me. There you are. Sit down again. Maybe I can help you.

[Helen Hudson]

It's a little embarrassing learning my ABCs with a grownup. How could you help?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, I'm interested in Braille.

[Helen Hudson]

You're a doctor?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes, sort of. I started out to be one. What I want to say is, I have a friend who has a large library, Braille. And I know he'd be glad to let you use some of them. May I bring them tomorrow?

[Helen Hudson]

Well, I hardly think tomorrow. I've got all I can do with Mother Goose. Oh, but would you mind taking me to the curb? I still get a little confused.

[Robert Merrick]

Of course.

[Helen Hudson]

Your voice sounds so familiar. You weren't at Bradwood Hospital, were you?

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, no, no. There's a step here. That's it.

[Helen Hudson]

Thanks. Do you mind if I asked your name, Doctor?

[Robert Merrick]

No, it's. It's Robert.

[Helen Hudson]

Dr. Robert. Well, I'm Mrs. Hudson, Doctor. Thanks so much for taking me across your book. Oh, yes. Goodbye, Doctor.

[Mr. Perry]

Goodbye, Mrs. Hudson.

[Robert Merrick]

Come in, Mr. Perry. I'm sorry to drag you out at night every time, but I have to be sure that no one sees you coming here.

[Accountant]

I understand. Mr. Merrick.

[Robert Merrick]

You said you had news from Paris.

[Accountant]

I heard from Dr. Rochard this morning. Five of the specialists we wrote have agreed to see Mrs. Hudson.

[Robert Merrick]

That's fine.

[Accountant]

They'll arrange a date for sometime next month.

[Robert Merrick]

Cable, whatever more money is necessary.

[Accountant]

Yes, sir.

[Robert Merrick]

Now, about the other matter.

[Accountant]

The stocks and bonds.

[Robert Merrick]

You've gone over them thoroughly.

[Accountant]

As Mrs. Hudson advisor, I have complete access to them. The stocks are practically worthless, Mr. Merrick. I told her long ago to sell them.

[Robert Merrick]

That's exactly what you'll do. And you'll replace her stocks with some of mine.

[Accountant]

That won't be very easy, Mr. Merrick.

[Robert Merrick]

You're being well paid, Mr. Perry. Do it. She's got to have a steady income. And I must have your word again to say nothing about any of this.

[Accountant]

Very well, sir.

[Robert Merrick]

Thank you. Now, as for getting Mrs. Hudson to Paris, you're sure the doctors understand?

[Accountant]

Oh, yes, sir. They're right or short. They've heard of her case and would like very much to try to help the wife of the celebrated doctor Hurts.

[Nurse Ashley]

Yes, sir.

[Robert Merrick]

How do you do? I came to inquire about Mrs. Hudson.

[Helen Hudson]

Who shall I say is calling?

[Joyce Hudson]

Is that you, Dr. Robert.

[Helen Hudson]

Come in.

[Mr. Randolph]

Oh, thank you.

[Robert Merrick]

Is Ms. Hudson here?

[Helen Hudson]

No, sir. She's still in New York.

[Robert Merrick]

Thank you.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Well, hello.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, please, Swain, you're just in time. I was going to have tea all by myself.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, thank you, but I can't stay. I just dropped in to be sure you're all right.

[Mr. Perry]

I haven't seen you in the park

[Robert Merrick]

for almost two weeks.

[Helen Hudson]

I've been in New York with Joyce. Then yesterday it rained, and today, well, Joyce likes to boss me around. She made me promise to stay in the house till she gets back. I'm so glad you've come. All sorts of nice things have been happening today.

[Nurse Nancy]

Really?

[Robert Merrick]

What?

[Helen Hudson]

Well, for one thing, my finances are suddenly straightened out beautifully.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, well, that is good news.

[Helen Hudson]

And that's not all. I've had a letter from Paris from a group of eye specialists. They're holding a meeting of some sort and they've asked me to come there.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, they're interested in your case.

[Helen Hudson]

I suppose it's a tribute of some kind to my husband. But Joyce and Dr. Ramsay, they insist that I go, that I'd be very ungrateful to refuse.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, you're not thinking of refusing for a while.

[Helen Hudson]

I did. I've had so many disappointments, Dr. Rodden.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, but men like Rochart and Donell and Rittenbacher, they're. They're the best in the world.

[Helen Hudson]

Mrs. Hudson, how did you know who they were?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, I. I didn't. I. I didn't. But they're. They're so famous. I just assumed they'd be there. Tell me, when are you leaving?

[Helen Hudson]

Very soon, I think. Joyce was to find out about the passport today. Here she is. Emma, tell Ms. Joyce to join us, please.

[Joyce Hudson]

Yes, ma'. Am.

[Robert Merrick]

I hope you'll excuse me, I must leave now, really.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, no, please. Joyce has heard me talk about you so much. She's very anxious to meet you.

[Joyce Hudson]

Well, back again, Emma? How's Mrs. Hudson? Oh, she's fine, Ms. Joyce.

[Sally Kennedy]

She's inside there.

[Nurse Ashley]

Dr. Roberts visiting with her.

[Joyce Hudson]

Who?

[Helen Hudson]

Dr. Roberts. Mrs. Hudson says to join them. Joyce.

[Joyce Hudson]

Yes?

[Helen Hudson]

Come here. I want you to meet my friend, Dr. Robert.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, how do you do?

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[Robert Merrick]

Dr. Robert, how do you do?

[Helen Hudson]

He's the man I've spoken of so much. What's wrong, Joyce? Are you upset about something?

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, of course not, dear. Everything's marvelous. Well, we'll talk about it later.

[Robert Merrick]

I know you have lots to talk over. I'll. I'll just run along.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, but will you see me before I leave?

[Robert Merrick]

Perhaps. And if not, I wish you all the luck in the world.

[Helen Hudson]

Thank you.

[Joyce Hudson]

I'll show the doctor out.

[Helen Hudson]

Goodbye, Doctor.

[Robert Merrick]

Goodbye. Well, you finally caught up with me, Ms. Hudson.

[Joyce Hudson]

What is this?

[Robert Merrick]

You wouldn't understand if I told you.

[Joyce Hudson]

I say I wouldn't. You never know. When to quit, do you, Mr. Merrick? This is a new sort of conquest. He bows them over even when they can't see him. Just what do you count on as a payoff? If she ever does see you, she'll

[Nurse Ashley]

be in love with you.

[Joyce Hudson]

She'll open her eyes for the first time on the man she thinks the world of. And the man she'll see will be you. That'll be a situation, won't it? That'll be something to make us all GLAD we're alive.

[Robert Merrick]

Ms. Hudson, I'm doing my best. Well, there's not much point trying to explain, is there?

[Joyce Hudson]

None at all, Mr. Merrick. We're leaving for France next week. And I hope that when we come back, you'll have found pity enough to get out of her life forever.

[Dr. Rochard]

You have been very patient, Madame Hudson. My colleagues asked especially to tell you how they appreciated your willingness to have submitted to our experiments. Well, there will be no more experiments, madame.

[Helen Hudson]

Then you know what's wrong.

[Dr. Rochard]

Yes. Well, madame, you were the wife of a great doctor. Better than others. You must know our limitations.

[Helen Hudson]

Tell me the truth. There's no hope.

[Dr. Rochard]

That I hesitate to say. It's just that we feel it would be folly to operate.

[Helen Hudson]

But if there's a chance, a chance in a thousand, I'd take it gladly.

[Dr. Rochard]

The indications are not there, madame. It is too delicate an operation to perform without sufficient evidence. Someday, however, an operation may be imperative. Some day, also, for reasons which we simply do not know, your sight may suddenly return. Even after many years, these things have been known to happen.

[Helen Hudson]

Yes. Thank you, Doctor.

[Joyce Hudson]

Helen, what are you doing up? You promised me you'd try to sleep.

[Helen Hudson]

I can't sleep. I'm not tired. Did you find out anything about our sailing?

[Joyce Hudson]

Yes, darling. We'll leave for home in two weeks. That was the best we could do.

[Helen Hudson]

Two weeks? Oh, no, Joyce, I can't. Not another two weeks.

[Joyce Hudson]

Here.

[Helen Hudson]

I'll go crazy.

[Joyce Hudson]

Helen, please. Please try to help. I'm sorry.

[Helen Hudson]

I'm just not myself.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, you've been through so much.

[Helen Hudson]

You're all unnerved.

[Joyce Hudson]

The trip across and all this time.

[Helen Hudson]

Yes, for nothing. I want to go home, Joyce.

[Joyce Hudson]

And you will, my dear. Now, just sit here and I'll get you some hot milk. It'll help you sleep.

[Helen Hudson]

If it only would.

[Joyce Hudson]

I'll only be a minute, Doc.

[Helen Hudson]

Come in. Who is it? Is there someone there?

[Joyce Hudson]

Helen, who it? Is it Dr. Roberts?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes.

[Joyce Hudson]

Dr. Robert, is it really you? I. I can't believe it.

[Robert Merrick]

I hope you'll forgive me dropping in like this?

[Joyce Hudson]

Forgive you? What on earth are you doing in Paris?

[Robert Merrick]

I just simply have to see you. Are you glad?

[Helen Hudson]

Glad? It seems as though you must have known how I.

[Robert Merrick]

Has it been so awfully bad?

[Helen Hudson]

I'm never going to see again.

[Robert Merrick]

Don't say that. You are going to see with my eyes. That's why I came. Listen, you called me a friend once. Will you let me think you meant it? Will you let me be hands and eyes to other each you? Because I have nothing else to do the whole rest of my life but help you to see whatever you want to see? Will you?

[Helen Hudson]

How could I? How could I even imagine letting you do that?

[Robert Merrick]

I'll tell you why. If I ever did a good deed in my life, if I ever thought a good start, I'm rewarded. Now, if you let me look. We'll start with Paris. Have you ever been here before?

[Helen Hudson]

No, only in the movie.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, then, I'll show it to you tonight. Get all dressed up, the whole works. I'll be back in about an hour. I'm not just going to show you to Paris. I'm going to show Paris to you. Go on.

[Nurse Nancy]

Hurry.

[Joyce Hudson]

Now, wait here.

[Helen Hudson]

Just for a moment.

[Jimmy]

Joyce.

[Joyce Hudson]

Joyce. Where are you?

[Helen Hudson]

Joyce.

[Joyce Hudson]

Can you forgive me, Mr. Merrick? I overheard.

[Robert Merrick]

Can you forgive me for anything?

[Emma]

Everything.

[Joyce Hudson]

You've made her laugh again.

[Helen Hudson]

Joyce.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, coming, darling. I'm coming.

[Robert Merrick]

And this. This is the highest hill in the city, Helen. Paris is now exactly where it belongs. At your feet.

[Helen Hudson]

I want to talk to you. I've wanted to talk to you all week, but you've never given me a chance. Why have you done this?

[Jimmy]

Why?

[Helen Hudson]

Surely you had a reason in coming to Paris. Things you had to do, people to see.

[Robert Merrick]

People. Are there still other people in the world?

[Helen Hudson]

No. Please. Tell me, Helen.

[Robert Merrick]

Are you happy?

[Jimmy]

Very.

[Robert Merrick]

You couldn't. You couldn't hate anyone on a night like this.

[Dr. Allen]

Couldn't, could you?

[Helen Hudson]

No, I couldn't.

[Robert Merrick]

You could forgive anyone anything.

[Helen Hudson]

I think so, yes.

[Robert Merrick]

Even Robert Merrick?

[Emma]

Yes.

[Robert Merrick]

You've known, haven't you?

[Helen Hudson]

For a long time.

[Robert Merrick]

I love you, Helen. You know that, too, don't you?

[Helen Hudson]

Know your muscles.

[Robert Merrick]

Were you married, Mary?

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, no, I couldn't.

[Robert Merrick]

There's nothing to prevent it now, darling.

[Helen Hudson]

No, nothing. Except that I'm blind. Except that everywhere we'd go, there'd be whispers and glances. I wouldn't mind for myself. I couldn't bear it for you, Bob. I couldn't have you pitied because of me. I love you too much. You're in the world. I'm out of it.

[Robert Merrick]

Now, you listen to me, Helen. There was a reason for all of this happening. There had to be a reason. This is what we were born for, to be together. If we left each other now, we'd live in a torment the rest of our lives. Please say yes, Helen.

[Helen Hudson]

Will we wait till tomorrow night? Can I give you my answer, dad?

[Robert Merrick]

If you want to, darling. All right. Now, I've something else to tell you. And it's all right to laugh, but

[Mr. Randolph]

not too loud a lot.

[Robert Merrick]

You remember that day in the park when you took me for a doctor?

[Helen Hudson]

Of course I remember.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, that gave me an idea. From that day on, I determined to become what you had mistaken me for.

[Helen Hudson]

You expect me to laugh at that? Oh, darling, that's wonderful.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, I'm gonna keep on trying. There's no harm in that, is there? Now, about our honeymoon, please.

[Helen Hudson]

You said you'd give me time.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, that's what I mean. The rest of the night you think about our honeymoon. You pick the spot. The loveliest spot on earth.

[Helen Hudson]

The loveliest spot on earth at the moment I should say it. It's right here.

[Robert Merrick]

Good morning, madam.

[Helen Hudson]

Excuse me. Is this. Is this the travel bureau?

[Robert Merrick]

Oui, madame.

[Helen Hudson]

May I assist? I'm Mrs. Hudson, Suite 5 11. I want to get to England immediately to London, and then passage on the first ship to the United States. You may secure that from Chevaux, madame. I know, but I want to leave France.

[Robert Merrick]

Oui, madame.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

There is a plane leaving shortly.

[Mr. Randolph]

Will you sign your name on this, please?

[Helen Hudson]

I'm sorry. Will you place my hand where I'm to sign, madame? I can't see.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, pardon, madame.

[Helen Hudson]

You have to furnish me with a guide of some sort. That can be arranged.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, of course, but is madame traveling alone?

[Helen Hudson]

Yes, I'm traveling alone.

[Narrator / Announcer]

In a few minutes, Mr. DeMille. And our stars be back with act three of Magnificent Obsession. And now, here's Libby Collins, our Hollywood Reporter. Greetings, Libby. What's new with the stars, Mr. Kennedy?

[Jimmy]

You know the phrase actors sometimes use? They speak of really getting into a role?

[Narrator / Announcer]

Of course, Libby. It means identifying yourself with the part you're playing.

[Jimmy]

Well, Anne Rutherford did just that in a way she didn't expect. You know how hard it is to get a taxi cab nowadays. Oh, here's what happens. Ann was driving herself home from the studio after a day's work before the camera. And every time she'd slow down or come to a stop sign, people looking desperately for a taxi would signal to her. Or she was completely bewildered till she

[Narrator / Announcer]

realized that she had absentmindedly driven off in a taxicab instead of her own car?

[Jimmy]

No, that she was still wearing her taxi driver's uniform. You see, that's the part she's playing in new pictures.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Mighty attractive cab driver Libby.

[Jimmy]

Uh huh. With her little cap set at a jaunty angle. And that lovely luxe complexion of hers.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Mr. Kennedy, isn't it a fact? Libby a luxe girl always looks mighty pretty whatever kind of costume she's wearing.

[Jimmy]

And Ann Reticent is such an enthusiastic luxe girl. She says active ladder facials are the best care she's ever found for her skin.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Recent tests have proved that Lux soap facials really make skin lovelier. Actually, three out of four complexions improve their in a short time with this daily care.

[Jimmy]

I think the way Ann Rutherford takes

[Helen Hudson]

her daily beauty facial would be of

[Jimmy]

interest to any woman who wants her complexion to be nicer. Here's what she does.

[Sally Kennedy]

I cover my face generously with the creamy luxe soap lather, work it well in, rinse with warm water and splash with cold. Then I pat with a soft towel to dry.

[Joyce Hudson]

I never neglect this daily care.

[Sally Kennedy]

It makes me sure about my skin.

[Narrator / Announcer]

9 out of 10 lovely screen stars depend on gentle luxury toilet soap care. You too will find that using Hollywood's complexion soap is a real investment in beauty. Get some fine white luxe toilet soap tomorrow. And now Mr. DeMille returns to the

[Cecil B. DeMille]

microphone after the play. We have some good news about our stars that I think you'll want to overhear. And now here's Act 3 of Magnificent Obsession. Starring Claudette Colbert as Helen and Donna Michi as Robert.

[Joyce Hudson]

Foreign.

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Six long years have passed since Helen Hudson disappeared from Paris. She had left two notes, one to Joyce and one to Robert Merrick, begging them never to search for her. Pleading with them to. Robert Merrick remained in France with a strange, almost hysterical hunger for knowledge. He plunged into the study of medicine, emerging with a revolutionary technique for brain surgery. And then, with the clouds of war hovering over Europe, Dr. Merrick sailed for home.

[Joyce Hudson]

Bob.

[Robert Merrick]

Hello, Joyce.

[Joyce Hudson]

It's been so long.

[Robert Merrick]

Been so long. Very good to see you. You don't know what this means to me, Joyce. You're coming here. I wondered if anyone would remember me.

[Joyce Hudson]

Well, you might have ridden.

[Robert Merrick]

Yes, I. Why are you staring at me?

[Joyce Hudson]

I just want to look at you. You've changed so, Bob. You're so much older. Oh, I didn't mean.

[Robert Merrick]

I am six years older, that's certain. Six centuries.

[Joyce Hudson]

Bob, this work you've been doing, it's incredible.

[Robert Merrick]

How do you know what I've been doing?

[Joyce Hudson]

Well, I'm still at the hospital. We still read the medical journals.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, of course. Actually, Joyce, I've done very little. A few ideas. It takes time. So much time.

[Joyce Hudson]

Bob.

[Robert Merrick]

I know what you're going to say. I was just waiting to ask you the same question. Joyce, I haven't heard from Helen. And you once.

[Joyce Hudson]

Only once. It was over five years ago. A letter. She told me not to worry, that she was all right, that the bank had arranged to send her a check every month. That she was happy. Bob. Five years ago.

[Robert Merrick]

I've got to find her, Joyce. I've got to find her. Excuse me, Doctor. Yes, Callum? A gentleman to see you, sir. Mr. Randolph. Randolph?

[Joyce Hudson]

I'll run along, Bob. I have to. Anyway, please let me hear from you.

[Robert Merrick]

You will, Joyce. And thank you for coming.

[Helen Hudson]

Goodbye, Bob.

[Robert Merrick]

Goodbye. You can send Mr. Randolph.

[Mr. Randolph]

You don't remember me, Dr. Meadow?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, to be quite honest. I know.

[Mr. Randolph]

Many years ago we drank a cup of coffee together in the workshop of a stone cutter.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, why, certainly. Please forgive me. It was. It was a long time ago. You're the man with the theory. Dr. Hudson's magnificent obsession.

[Mr. Randolph]

It is not an obsession with you by this time, Doctor.

[Robert Merrick]

With me? Why, no.

[Mr. Randolph]

You've come a great distance since that time, Doctor. And you do apply the philosophy. I know because I followed for career.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, I've worked hard, if that's what you mean.

[Mr. Randolph]

I mean that you have given. Given with true generosity.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, yes. Yes, I've given. I founded clinics. I've donated to medical research. I've done everything I could to advance medical ingenuity.

[Mr. Randolph]

I was sure of it.

[Robert Merrick]

I did that for one person. A woman I happen to have cared for and have lost. I have an obsession. Yes. The fear that she might be alone somewhere, help her without friends. So if I have ever aided one, it was with the hope someone, perhaps would do the same for her.

[Mr. Randolph]

But don't you see? That's what I meant that time when I spoke to you. Of the Bible. It's what Christ taught. Through one, all might be reached. He did it for humanity. You do it for one woman. Dr. Merrick, what I've really come to see you about is this. Last week I was in Virginia on business. While I was there, I happened to meet somebody. Someone who links us together again, quite logically.

[Robert Merrick]

In what way?

[Mr. Randolph]

I met a blind woman.

[Robert Merrick]

What?

[Mr. Randolph]

Maybe I'm a fool, doctor, but I believe our meeting seven years ago was the beginning of a new destiny for you. The opportunity of fulfilling it, of completing a circle, is here. This blind woman, the knowledge I passed on to you was given to me by someone very close to her. You see, she is Mrs. Hudson.

[Robert Merrick]

Helen.

[Mr. Randolph]

Yes.

[Robert Merrick]

Thank God.

[Mr. Randolph]

Will you go to her? She's in a hospital. She's ill, doctor. Critically ill.

[Dr. Allen]

Doctor Merrick?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes. And this is Dr. Ramsey from Brightwood Hospital. He flew down with me.

[Dr. Allen]

I'm Dr. Allen, gentlemen, the resident here. I'll take you to Mrs. Hudson's room.

[Robert Merrick]

Thank you.

[Dr. Allen]

I can't tell you how relieved I am that you're here, Dr. Medick. She's been unconscious for five hours.

[Robert Merrick]

Your X rays, what do they show?

[Dr. Allen]

As best as I can read them. They definitely indicate pressure.

[Nurse Nancy]

Any evidence of a calcified area?

[Dr. Allen]

Why, yes. You're familiar with the case?

[Nurse Nancy]

I treated her several years ago. She. There was an accident.

[Dr. Allen]

Oh, in here, gentlemen. Look at her.

[Robert Merrick]

She's so pale. Dr. Lansing. So drawn. Helen. Helen.

[Accountant]

Bob.

[Nurse Nancy]

From the chart.

[Robert Merrick]

I'm sorry. Go ahead.

[Nurse Nancy]

Pulse 50 and weak. Respiration 11. Blood pressure 60 over 80.

[Robert Merrick]

Paralysis?

[Nurse Nancy]

Not a pattern.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, that's something. At least there's no involvement of the parietal lobe. It's definite. Occipital. The X rays confirmed. We've got to go in. You'll assist, Doctor. Dr. Ramsey, of course. Dr. Allen.

[Dr. Allen]

Yes.

[Robert Merrick]

Prepare surgery immediately.

[Dr. Allen]

It's a most interesting case. Dr. Merrick. You said there was an accident some years ago. What kind of an accident?

[Robert Merrick]

Automobile.

[Mr. Randolph]

She.

[Robert Merrick]

She was struck.

[Dr. Allen]

The murders who were on the road. What an awful price she had to pay.

[Helen Hudson]

Your gown, Dr. Merrick. A doctor. Your gown.

[Robert Merrick]

What?

[Mr. Randolph]

Bob, what's wrong?

[Robert Merrick]

I can't do it. My hands.

[Mr. Randolph]

Look.

[Robert Merrick]

I keep thinking of her. I can't do it. Ram.

[Nurse Nancy]

Steady, Bob.

[Robert Merrick]

For heaven's sake, steady.

[Accountant]

Look,

[Robert Merrick]

how can I hold a knife steady? Every time she needs me most, I fail her. Six years I've been preparing for this, and now look at me, Bob. There's no time, Doctor. You've got to do it. I'll stand by and do what I can. To help.

[Nurse Nancy]

Very well. But I'm not a brain surgeon. I hope you understand that. Even if I were, it would be touch and go.

[Robert Merrick]

Somebody's got to do it.

[Nurse Nancy]

Dr. Allen.

[Dr. Allen]

Yes, Doctor?

[Nurse Nancy]

Start the anesthesia ether.

[Robert Merrick]

Alone. Somewhere.

[Dr. Rochard]

Helpless.

[Robert Merrick]

Without friends. Alone. All alone.

[Mr. Randolph]

A new destiny for you. A new destiny. The opportunity of fulfilling it is here. The opportunity.

[Robert Merrick]

Here. Here. Wait. Wait a moment.

[Mr. Perry]

Dr. Ramsey.

[Nurse Nancy]

Yes.

[Robert Merrick]

I'll be all right now. I'll be all right now. Is the patient ready, Doctor?

[Dr. Allen]

We're ready, Doctor.

[Robert Merrick]

Remember, just barely under. We can't risk any further depression. Nurse.

[Nurse Ashley]

Yes, Doctor?

[Robert Merrick]

Scalpel, please. Retractors. Retractors.

[Dr. Allen]

Pulse dropping, doctor.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

43.

[Robert Merrick]

Respiration date, nurse, start infusion. Glucose, 1,000 cc's.

[Nurse Ashley]

Yes, doctor.

[Mr. Perry]

It's ready, Dr. Ramsey. Watch that retractor.

[Robert Merrick]

It's just moved.

[Mr. Perry]

All right.

[Robert Merrick]

Sponge. Suture.

[Helen Hudson]

Infusion is started, Doctor.

[Robert Merrick]

Doctor Ramsey, look.

[Nurse Nancy]

You were right, Bob. Thank goodness.

[Robert Merrick]

That's what caused the pressure on the optic nerve.

[Nurse Nancy]

One chance in a hundred and you were right, Bob. Will she see now?

[Robert Merrick]

I don't even know if she'll live now, Dr. Allen.

[Dr. Allen]

No change, Doctor.

[Mr. Perry]

Clamp.

[Robert Merrick]

Nurse. Suture.

[Accountant]

Suture.

[Robert Merrick]

Nurse.

[Helen Hudson]

Yes, Doctor.

[Robert Merrick]

I'll sit with her. You get something to eat.

[Helen Hudson]

She's regaining consciousness, Doctor.

[Joyce Hudson]

She's trying to talk.

[Robert Merrick]

Good.

[Joyce Hudson]

Doctor.

[Helen Hudson]

She's going to live, isn't she?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes, I think she is.

[Helen Hudson]

It's like a miracle. A miracle.

[Robert Merrick]

Quiet, darling.

[Accountant]

Quiet.

[Helen Hudson]

Doctor?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes?

[Helen Hudson]

I feel so.

[Joyce Hudson]

So strange.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, you've been very ill.

[Joyce Hudson]

Who's speaking to me?

[Robert Merrick]

It's Robert Rob.

[Joyce Hudson]

Dr. Rob.

[Robert Merrick]

Yes,

[Joyce Hudson]

Bob? What. What are you

[Mr. Randolph]

with.

[Robert Merrick]

Talk later, darling. Not now, Bob.

[Helen Hudson]

Your hand.

[Joyce Hudson]

I. I want to tell you something, Helen.

[Robert Merrick]

Please, dear, just.

[Joyce Hudson]

I want you to know. You mustn't be afraid for me. I'm happy now, you know. Go away.

[Robert Merrick]

Oh, no. I'll never go away.

[Joyce Hudson]

My eyes. Yes, I think I. I think I see blood.

[Robert Merrick]

Are you sure?

[Joyce Hudson]

Yes. Oh, yes. What would his name?

[Robert Merrick]

It means that one day soon you'll be able to see again. Promise me you'll go to sleep now. No more excitement for today, darling.

[Joyce Hudson]

Tomorrow. Can I get excited? Tomorrow?

[Robert Merrick]

Yes, dear. Tomorrow.

[Joyce Hudson]

Oh, Pa. Tomorrow.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

After a magnificent performance in tonight's play, our stars step out of character and we meet them as they are in real life. Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche. Incidentally, they leave our stage tonight to go back to work on their first picture together in five years. What's the picture about? Claudette?

[Helen Hudson]

Well, it's about. But what would you say, Don?

[Robert Merrick]

Well, that's about it,

[Mr. Perry]

except that it

[Robert Merrick]

has A surprise ending.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Oh, what is the ending?

[Robert Merrick]

We don't know yet. That's a surprise.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

What roles do you each play?

[Helen Hudson]

Well, you see, I'm married and Don's my husband's best friend.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Oh, so he's your friend too.

[Helen Hudson]

My friend? I should say not. He's a heel of the first waters.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, you don't need to say it so. Impressive.

[Mr. Perry]

Emphatically.

[Helen Hudson]

He borrows our yacht and wrecks our honeymoon.

[Robert Merrick]

Yeah, wreck the yacht too.

[Helen Hudson]

We saved some money and he borrows that to get out of jail.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

What are you doing in jail, Don?

[Dr. Allen]

30 days.

[Sally Kennedy]

Why?

[Helen Hudson]

Don does so much borrowing in this picture that even the audience will be touched.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

He doesn't borrow your luxe toilet soap? I hope, Claudette.

[Helen Hudson]

Oh, no, no, that I'd never let him get away with yachts and money. But not Lux toilet soap. I couldn't get along without it.

[Robert Merrick]

What are you borrowing for Lux? Next Monday Night TV for next Monday

[Cecil B. DeMille]

night we have a highly diverting comedy in the Universal screen. Success. It started with Eve. And our stars are Charles Lawton, Dick Powell and Susanna Foster. Take a zestful old gentleman who is expected to die but doesn't, a girl who is introduced as his son's fiance but isn't, and the rightful fiance who tries to straighten all this out but can't. And you have a rough idea of the extraordinary happenings on this stage next Monday night.

[Robert Merrick]

Well, that sounds like an entertaining evening, C.B. i'll be listening. Good night.

[Helen Hudson]

Good night.

[Cecil B. DeMille]

Good night. Good night. You brought us a great message in tonight's performance. Our sponsors, the makers of Lux Toilet Soap, join me in inviting you to be with us again next Monday night when the Lux Radio Theater presents Charles Lawton, Dick Powell and Susanna Foster in It Started with Eve. This is Cecil B. DeMille saying good night to you from Hollywood.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Housewives, remember, waste fats and greases from your kitchen are more urgently needed than ever to help speed the victory. Rush them to your butcher and he'll give you four cents and two red points for every pound. Magnificent Obsession was presented through the courtesy of Universal Pictures, producers of Bowery to Broadway. Claudette Colbert can currently be seen in David O. Selznick's since you Went away. Our music was directed by Louis Silvers. Tune in next Monday night to hear It's Started with Eve with Charles Lawton, Dick Powell and Susanna Foster.

[Nurse Ashley]

Oh, you're cooking so delicious Won't you

[Helen Hudson]

kindly tell me why? Oh, the secret's very simple Now I'm

[Narrator / Announcer]

cooking with fries, cakes, pies, fried foods, everything tastes better made with news Fry shortening gets him to be a better cook.

[Joyce Hudson]

Just start cooking with splash.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Be sure to listen in next Monday night to the Lux Radio Theater presentation of It Started With Eve with Charles Lawton, Dick Powell and Susanna Foster. This is cbs, the Columbia Broadcasting System.

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