Lux Radio Theatre - Under Two Flags

Summary

Podcast Summary: Lux Radio Theatre - "Under Two Flags"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Date: June 21, 2026
Episode: Lux Radio Theatre - "Under Two Flags"

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Main Theme

This episode transports listeners to the golden era of American radio drama with a full production of “Under Two Flags,” adapted from Ouida’s classic novel. Starring Herbert Marshall, Olivia de Havilland, Lupi Velez, and Lionel Atwell, and produced by the legendary Cecil B. DeMille, the program conjures romance, sacrifice, and heroics in the French Foreign Legion. The show is steeped in period charm, featuring musical interludes, colorful character performances, and commentary from both the cast and experts sharing real-life Legionnaire experiences.

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Key Discussion Points & Dramatic Highlights

1. Introduction to the Production and Cast

• Cecil B. DeMille reminisces about the Broadway origins of "Under Two Flags" and introduces the evening's celebrated cast and special guests (03:00–05:30).

  • "Tonight's production of Under Two Flags recalls memories of the golden age on Broadway." — Cecil B. DeMille (03:00)

• Noted introductions:

  • Herbert Marshall as Corporal Victor (Sergeant Victor)
  • Olivia de Havilland as Lady Venetia
  • Lupi Velez as Cigarette
  • Lionel Atwell as Major Doyle

2. Setting the Scene: Life in Algiers and the Legion

• The story opens in the sleepy desert town of Saida, with youthful and fiery Cigarette helping to run her father’s café and bemoaning unpaid tabs from departing Legionnaires (05:38).
• Cigarette's exchanges with Major Doyle reveal a playful, combative rapport and early hints of romantic entanglements.

3. Corporal Victor’s Arrival and Mysterious Past

• Corporal Victor is recognized for bravery in the Legion, wins favor with the commandant, and requests his steadfast friend Rake be assigned with him (09:00–11:00).
• Victor’s refined demeanor and skill with horses hint at a privileged past. Lady Venetia takes notice of his horse carving—foreshadowing a link to his English origins (14:13).

4. Romantic Triangles and Character Tension

• Cigarette is smitten with Victor, leading to comic and touching moments:

  • “I did not know I could hate a man so much and fall in love with him so quick.” — Cigarette (20:42)

• A rival romance emerges as Victor and Lady Venetia share growing affection and secret meetings, culminating in tender exchanges under the African moon (28:12–29:47).

  • “Being with you... You’ll never know what it’s meant to me.” — Victor (29:03)

5. Victor’s Troubled Backstory & The Legionnaire’s Burden

• Victor's true identity surfaces: he is Tony Brett, wrongfully blamed in an English scandal and exiled to the Legion.
• Lady Venetia, devoted, pledges to wait for him.
  • “I know nothing of you except yourself. But that’s all I need to know.” — Lady Venetia (33:54)
  • “I can never go back to England. I'd only be exchanging my service here for a prison cell.” — Victor (34:12)

6. The Legion Marches to War: Sacrifice and Desperation

• Victor and 20 men are assigned to a seemingly suicidal mission, holding an outpost until relief arrives. This section dramatizes the discipline and selflessness of the Legion (36:12+).
• Victor’s attempt to negotiate with Arab rival Sidi Ben Yusuf exploits their old Oxford acquaintance, leading to tense, life-or-death mind games (47:39–50:51).

7. Climax: Battlefield Heroics & Cigarette’s Sacrifice

• During the Legion’s dramatic relief charge, Cigarette insists on riding alongside the men, ultimately receiving a mortal wound while saving Victor (51:32–53:44).
  • “You will remember that day in the desert?” — Cigarette (53:42)
  • “I will always remember.” — Victor (53:44)

8. Aftermath and Resolution

• Cigarette’s poignant death cements her legacy as both hero and selfless lover. Venetia thanks her for saving Victor (54:06).
• Venetia and Victor, though bound by love, must accept the chasm that social class, war, and reputation have created between them.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Cigarette’s heartbreak and devotion:
  • “I have seen so many men die. I know what this is... Tell her I tried.” — Cigarette to Victor (53:00)
• Lady Venetia’s recognition of Victor’s identity:
  • “I’m sure that Sergeant Victor is Tony Brett. Isn’t it said that the Legion is full of dead men?” — Venetia (43:47)
• Real French Foreign Legion insight from guest Louis Vandenecker:
  • “If the world wants an example of brotherhood to follow, let the world look to the French Foreign Legion.” (40:36)
• Reflections on sacrifice:
  • “Death is part of every soldier’s equipment.” — Commandant (36:08)

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Insightful Interludes & Historical Commentary

- Guest Appearance: Louis Vandenecker (Real ex-Legionnaire)

• Offers truth behind Legion enlistment and myth-busting:
  • “Criminals are not found in the Ranks. If they join, they are soon arrested by civil authorities.” (38:30)
• Shares memories of camaraderie: attempts to recover even the bodies of the fallen, stressing the Legion’s spirit of brotherhood.

- Guest Interview: Fanchon (First Major Studio Woman Producer)

• Discusses making "Turn off the Moon," the evolution of screen entertainment, and how films teach manners, hope, and more (56:53–58:42).

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Key Timestamps for Major Segments

• DeMille’s Introduction & Cast (03:00–05:30)
• Opening Café Scene with Cigarette & Father (05:38)
• Corporal Victor’s Introduction (09:00–11:00)
• Victor and Lady Venetia, First Meeting (14:13)
• Romance in the Oasis (28:12–29:47)
• Victor’s Identity Revealed (43:03–44:02)
• Special Guest: Louis Vandenecker Interview (38:30–41:45)
• Climactic Battle/Rescue & Cigarette’s Death (51:21–54:06)
• Fanchon’s Interview (56:53–58:42)
• Closing Cast Farewells & Final Anecdotes (59:25–61:47)

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Tone & Language

• The dialogue throughout is earnest, dramatic, and romantic, in the grand, melodramatic tradition of early radio theater.
• The actors convey humor, heartbreak, and courage with a musical, expressive style.

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Conclusion

This episode of "Lux Radio Theatre" spotlights timeless themes of self-sacrifice, love across social divides, and the tight brotherhood of soldiers, brought to vivid life by a roster of Hollywood luminaries and real-life foreign legion insights. With dynamic character interplay, stirring monologues, and historical perspective, “Under Two Flags” is a quintessential experience for any fan of classic radio drama.

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For Further Listening

• Full cast and historical analysis extend well beyond the outlined segments. Special guests provide enriching context to the story's backdrop and the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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(Note: All advertisements and non-story content have been skipped in this summary. For the pure dramatic content, see the listed timestamps.)

Transcript

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says maybe men respect them, but believe me, they don't admire dishpan hands. I'm not going to have them, thanks to Locke.

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As Mrs. McGuire knows, Lux guards against dish pan hand. It has no harmful alkali to dry and roughen the skin. You'll find it speeds up dishwashing, too. I turn the microphone over now to Hollywood's celebrated producer and starfinder. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Cecil V. DeMille. Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight's production of Under Two Flags recalls memories of the golden age on Broadway. David Belasco was starring Blanche Bates in this great play. I was acting in another production nearby, and frequently members of our company would slip into Belasco's theater to watch Ms. Bates rehearse as Cigarette. Among us was a very young girl, also destined to leave the stage and try her luck in the fad that was soon to sweep the country. Moving pictures. She did rather well. Her name was Mary Pickford. Our story is from the Celebrated novel of Louise de la Ramee. And tonight, thanks to Paramount and RKO Studios, we star a gentleman of long acquaintance with our microphone, Herbert Marshall. Bart leaves the set of angel, his new picture with Marlena Dietrich to portray the role of Corporal Victor as Cigarette. There's Guadalupe Villabos, the hard way of saying Lupi Velez. Born in San Luis Potosi, daughter of a colonel and an opera singer, Lupi flared to fame on the Mexican musical comedy stage. And her firecracker personality prompted me to cast her in the third version of the Squaw Man. Olivia de Havilland's third appearance in the Lux Radio Theater finds her in the part of Lady Venetia. Lovely, talented and youthful, Olivia can look forward to a most brilliant Hollywood future. She's just completed Call It a Day and has begun work on It's Love I'm after for Warner Brothers. Just as busy as Lionel Atwell, who, like Lupi, is home from picture making in England. He's just finished the Road Back for Universal and Last Train from Madrid for Paramount. We meet him tonight in the role of Major Doyle. From this point on, let our stars account for themselves. Up with the curtain. Then, as once again we bring you the magic of the Lux Radio Theatre presenting Under Two Flags starring Herbert Marshall, Olivia de Havilland, Lupi Vallez and Lionel Atwill. Algiers. Land of shimmering sands and blazing sun, of trackless desert wastes of scorching days and magic star swept nights. Land of the foreign legions. On the edge of the great Sahara, the little Arab town of Saida lies drowsing in the midday heat. Only in the cafe Cigarette is there any sign of activity. Cigarette herself, a vivacious young French girl, moves from table to table, chatting with the papers. Suddenly the door is flung open as her father waddles excitedly into the room.

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Cigarette. Cigarette. Where are you? Papa, what is wrong? Cigarette. The 14th Company of Legionnaires, they have marched away. What? That is impossible.

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No, no, they are gone. With my own eyes I see them go.

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They cannot do this to me. They owe me for wine, for beer, for food. Oh, they will never pay now we are ruined. Oh, Papa. You donkey. Why did you let him go? Why?

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I am one man.

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Can I stop a whole regiment? And I am one girl? But I will stop it. I will see the commandant.

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No, no.

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It is too late already.

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They have marched across the desert.

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The commandant will make the march back. Wait here. I tell you, I will see the commandant. I will, I will, I will.

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I'm sorry, little one, but Major Doyle is busy.

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Get out of my way.

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Here, here. What's this? Oh, hello. Cigarette?

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H. Hello. This fool here would not let me speak with you.

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It's all right, Orderly. Well, it's nice to see you.

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Thank you, Monsieur le Commandant. Why, you robbed me, eh? You ruined my father. My cafe. Oh, you pig.

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Easy there, easy. What's all this about?

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Look at these bills. What you find? Legionnaire saw me. And what do you do, huh? You march him away. Now, I never get my money. Oh, never.

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There, there now. Cigarette? I wouldn't do anything to hurt you. I never gave you a thought.

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No, you never do.

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Well, what can I do about it now? The company's gone. You can order them back, Call them back. But I can't countermand an order.

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But common dad for me. For Cigarette?

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No, no, no.

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Oh, what a great big nose. And yet you say you love me. And when I ask you such a little thing like this, you say no.

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Now, now look here. Have I ever refused you anything in reason?

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You always been very, very kind.

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Yes, and too blasted. Patience now. I've waited a long time for you. Cigarette?

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Ah, but you will soon be a colonel.

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Yes, you said major when I was a captain.

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Did I?

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I never know how to take you. Now, do you love me or don't you?

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Oh, very, very much. And when you are a colonel, I shall love you so much more.

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And what now?

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You will bring the men back for me? Yes. And when they come back, I will kill you like that. Oh.

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Cigarette?

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Goodbye.

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Come back here. Come back here. Come, little devil. Orderly. Come on, Dan. Orderly. Tell the adjutant to send a messenger out to the 14th company and order them back to barracks. Order them? Didn't you hear? Jump. Come in. Come on, dance. Well? Corporal Victor is here, sir. Victor? Who's he? One of the survivors of the 17th Company, sir. Oh, yes, yes, yes. I want to see him. Come and then come over here. Your name Victor? Yes, sir. 17th Company. How many have you left? Eight, sir. It was a surprise attack by CD Ben Museum. Yes, I know that. You're lucky any of you came out alive. Yes, sir. Corporal Victor, your company was on its way here to say you were carrying food for Colonel Ferrol's mess. Yes, sir. Well, where is it? We haven't got it, sir. Arab stick. It knows that I gave it to the men. What? Emergency rations, sir, just after the attack. Emergency rations? How long has caviar been emergency rations? There were no complaints, sir. You know those stores with the Colonel for all's private use. The colonel has excellent taste, sir. I might add that his Wine is also up to the mark. I see. I see. Made up your mind to have one good meal before they finish you off, eh? Well, I think I'd have done the same thing myself. Thank you, sir. Corporal Victor. Huh? Any military service before you join the Legion? Yes, sir. British army, of course. Yes. How long in the Legion? First year of my second enlistment, sir. Good. I'll get you transferred to my battalion. It's the best battalion. I like to have the best men. I like to be under the best commander. That'll do, Corporal.

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That'll do.

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Yes. Oh, if I might make a request, sir. Well, there's another survivor, Legionnaire Rake. I'd like to have him transferred with me, sir. Rake, eh? Friend of yours? A very old friend, sir. He's been with me. We've been friends for years. I'll arrange it. Thank you, sir. You know, Rick, I think I'm going to like the 14th. They're a jolly bunch. Yes, sir. A bit noisy, sir. Don't call me sir. You really must get out of that habit, Rick. Tried it, sir, but it will slip out like. Hello. Hello, my friend. How are you? Ivan? Sit down. Rake and I were just about to open a bottle. A bottle?

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Of course.

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Some sedans bless us. Cigarettes.

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Cigarette.

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Bless us. Here for Christmas.

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Casket. Yes. Who's that man over there? The one at the table with Ivan.

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You like his looks, eh? That is Corporal Victor.

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Oh, Corporal Victor, huh? I think I'm not welcome.

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You will like it here, Corporal Victor. I'm sure I will.

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Corporal Victor, I welcome you to my cafe. I am. Cigarette.

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How do you do, mademoiselle? May we have three glasses, please?

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What? But I am. Cigarette. The mascot of the company again.

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How do you do? We are very thirsty, if you don't mind.

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But always the first time you come, cigarette gives you a bottle of wine.

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Thank you, mademoiselle, but we have cognac, as you see now. May we have our glasses?

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So you refuse my wine? You insult me. My cafe.

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Perhaps we should be glad of your wine later.

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We have no glasses for you now or later. You are too good for us here, Corporal. Caviar.

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If you're not going to serve us, mademoiselle, we shall have to go to another cafe. Don't let him get away. Cigarette? You lose your customer. Get on his lap. Cigarette?

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Oh, no, no, no. The corporal would not like for someone to sit on his lap like this.

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That's quite all right, mademoiselle. Well, I hope you don't mind if I stand up like this.

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Oh, you.

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You.

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You pig. You dog, you. Sit me on the floor.

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Yes, yes. Good night, mademoiselle. One hour a day for rest and recreation. And we've got to spend it here in the bar. Get off my bunky van. I don't. Oh, come on, get off. Don't you think you better have a nap, sir? I mean, Corporal. Thanks, Rake. I'd rather finish carving this model. The Osir. It's a model of Forest King, like it carved him. A bit delicate like, haven't you, sir? His legs, I mean. Perhaps I have, yes. You'd have a broken foreleg with a bone like that. You know, sir, at the time you always hit the rail at Aintree. He had a great heart, that fellow. The biggest in England. Oh, sir, it would be nice to see him again, wouldn't it? He's about the only thing I'd care to see again.

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Attention.

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Commandant. Going around already, Commandant? Listen, men, we're having a visitor. An English lady from the hotel. Now, act your best. At ease, men.

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Is this the place, Commandant?

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This is it. Come in.

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Lady Venetia, I do hope the men don't mind.

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Mind? Why, they are honored. Well?

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Oh, the men must be tortured with the flies. Shouldn't they have screens in their quarters?

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Screens? It's said in the Legion that when a fly bites a legionnaire, the fly dies. Is that right, Corporal? Quite right, sir.

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Oh, how do you do?

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How do you do, Corporal Victor. One of my best led men. Ladies Venetia. English, of course. Got a fine record in the Legion, I mean. Nothing to be ashamed of there, at any rate. Thank you, sir.

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This carving, is it your work, Corporal?

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My recreation.

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It's beautiful. A perfect model of an English thoroughbred hunter.

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A hunter, is it? Lot he knows about those he sees. Nothing but Arab ponies in these parts

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might have been carved from memory.

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Not likely, I should think. But that's dangerous, Grandma. Lady better not look into their past.

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I'm sorry, Corporal.

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I'm glad you like the model, my lady. Well, shall we get along, Lady Venetia?

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Thank you, Commander.

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The other barracks, my lady. It gave me the creeps when I saw the way you looked at her. For a moment, I thought she knew you. No, I've never met her before. She's beautiful, isn't she?

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Well, I'll not.

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Take that horse here and show me some old naked. Did you see that, sir? Yes. Our English friend has bought the same horse four times. Those Arabs are shrewd traders, Rick. Shrewd, sir? They're downright thieves.

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That girl over there, you know. Cigarette? She seems to be helping him to buy.

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Not helping him, Rick. I should say she's helping the Arabs to sell. Come on.

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The Englishman will buy this tree. And this black one here, no.

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But that gray one, I think I like him better.

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Hey.

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Oh, good afternoon. Buying horses, sir? Yes.

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What do you want here, Sergeant? Caviar?

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Oh, just looking on. Look here. Cigarette says the black's the finer horse than the gray. You agree, Sergeant? Since you asked my opinion, sir, I would take the gray. The black is a bit weak in the forelegs.

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And what would a legionnaire know about horses? You take my word, mon captain. I know. There's one way to prove the black is best. I will ride him, and the other boy shall ride the grey. We will race.

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Good idea.

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Excellent.

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That'll show it is a good idea, sir. But with your permission, I'll ride the grey. You see, the Arab boy might be inclined to think that someone wants you to buy the black. Oh, I see.

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Yes.

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Splendid, Sergeant, splendid. Look here, my dear. You don't mind if a sergeant rides against you, do you?

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No. It will be a pleasure to beat him. Yes.

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Look here, I see you too. You know, you ought to have a bet on this. Let's say a bottle of wine to a kiss. What? As the lady likes, sir.

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Oui. I bet. Even though it would kill me to pay.

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It's all right, Mmoiselle. If you don't care to pay, it will be the horse who will win. We could compromise and allow you to kiss him.

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Oh, for you. You. You. I pay no one. Say, look.

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Ouch. He's riding off. You've been a jolly angry sergeant. Cigarette? I didn't mean to come back after a sergeant. Cigarette. Wait. There he goes. And I'll bet he catch up. He will that, sir. Look at him going right out his lashes. Sig, stop. Pull up.

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No, no, no, no, no.

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You got to let me explain.

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No, you.

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If you don't stop, I'll have to lift you off your horse.

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Let me alone. Let me alone. Put me down.

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I will. When I spoke in my piece.

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Look out. Look out. I'm falling.

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Cigarette. Cigarette. Cigarette. Are you all right? Can you sit up? Cigarette.

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Look at me, you fool. Why don't you leave courses alone and you can ride. Do you want to kill me? Do you want to break my neck?

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No, I couldn't break that lovely little neck.

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Oh, I. I hate you.

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I'm terribly sorry if I was rude.

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Sorry?

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Yes. Really, I didn't mean to offend you.

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No. The first time you come to my cafe, you insult me. And the next time you see me, you tell me to kiss a horse.

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You know, after all, you did say it would kill you to pay the bet.

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Are you really sorry?

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I am indeed. And you have forgiven me?

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Would it have killed you if I had paid my bet?

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I should say not.

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Then. Here. You like that?

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Like it? Who wouldn't? I'm sorry we didn't bet some more.

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But we did. 5, 6, 10. Death. And every time you won. What are you thinking about?

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Well. Oh, nothing much. Just watching the sunset.

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I have been watching it too. But I have been thinking.

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What about?

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Oh, about you. I did not know I could hate a man so much and fall in love with him so quick.

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What a strange little creature you are. Cigarette? Now we've got to go. Come on.

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It will be a long walk without the horses.

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Shall I carry you?

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Oh, no, no. This isn't the first time I walk in the desert. Many a times I march with the Legion.

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Yes. You told me you were the mascot

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that night at the cafe. Even though you did not look at me then I knew that you like me. And I like you too. And tonight you will come again. And I will fix a little table so nice for you in the alco. Then I think we will bet some more you will come.

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Yes, my dear. Cigarette? That's an invitation no soldier could refuse. Before going on with our play, let us imagine for a moment that we're in a typical American home. In which we meet three members of our unseen radio audience. First you hear Joe's sister Dorothy. Who has come over tonight especially to listen to Under Two Flags with Nan and Joe.

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It's a swell show, isn't it? I wouldn't think of missing the Lux program. And I couldn't live without my luck.

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Oh, seems to me there's always something rather you can't live without.

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There's a brother for you. I'm really very economical, Joe darling.

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Yeah, but listen, Nan.

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I got four of the grandest dresses today. I'm going to be the best dressed girl in town. Four? Oh, Dot, you are getting extravagance. I'm not. Thanks to Lux Blake. You see, dear, I can put more money into new clothes this year. Because Lux has been saving me so much money on cleaning bills. And my things last so much longer now. They really new looking. Besides, it leaves dresses so clean and sweet. Are you going to luxe everything? Yes, ma'. Am. I'm not buying a thing that isn't luxable. Then nothing but Lux flakes will ever touch them. I'm too thrifty to risk ordinary soaps

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or rubbing with cake soap. Dorothy has found the way to dress well at very little cost. Nowadays every store is full of luxables that are knockouts for smartness. And they'll look as smart at the end of the season as they do right now. If you stick to Lux. These gentle flakes are made to protect colors and fabrics. Remember, anything safe in water alone is safe in Lux. Back now to Mr. DeMille. Under Two Flags starring Herbert Marshall, Olivia de Havilland, Lupi Velez and Lionel Atwell. It's later the same evening. Convinced that Sergeant Victor is in love with her. Cigarette sings happily as she prepares the private table in the cafe. But the sergeant has forgotten his promise. He's late even now. And Ivan the legionnaire amuses himself by poking fun at cigarette. So it is the sergeant now you're in love with him.

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In love? I hate him.

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Of course. Of course. Maybe that's why you make up a nice table here. Because you hate him.

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He is not coming here, you can

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be sure of that.

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What do you mean?

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I know he's not Coming. And you know why? Because there is a ball up in the English hotel. He's gone up there.

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Oh, you're a foolish man. Legionnaires are not permitted at the hotel.

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But he has gone there. I saw him. And I bet you he does not come here.

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All right, I bet you. Ah.

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So you were expecting him. There? I was, Lady Venetia, down there with the old Arabs, buying horses.

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I've heard they're rather shrewd, Captain.

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Well, of course, I had to watch Miss Stephead. Excuse me, sir. What is it, Sergeant? Dispatches just arrived, sir. From Egypt? Quite possibly, sir. Sure. Sir, I must go. You coming, Lady Venetia?

[B]

No, I'll wait. Don't be long, Captain. No, I won't.

[A]

And thanks, Sergeant.

[B]

So, a sergeant now?

[A]

Yes, my lady.

[B]

Tell me, was there any such important message?

[A]

There might have been, but I didn't bring it.

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It's very dangerous for you to be here under false pretenses.

[A]

It is indeed. Twice dangerous.

[B]

Twice?

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A firing squad on one side, your eyes on the other.

[B]

You're a daring man, Sergeant.

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I had to come to bring you this.

[B]

Oh? The model of the horse.

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You were kind enough to admire it. Will you accept it from me as a gift?

[B]

Thank you. I shall love it. Not only for itself, but because you risked so much to bring it. Do you know, this is the best exciting thing that's happened to me in all this monotonous country, Africa.

[A]

Monotonous?

[B]

Well, look about you. Isn't it monotonous?

[A]

But this isn't Africa. It's just a ball in a hotel. In any part of the world, Africa. Out there in the Arab quarters. The Jewish bazaars, the cafes, the kabil dancers.

[B]

Things I'm afraid I shall never see.

[A]

Things you ought to see. If you want to know Africa. I could take you, you know. Or perhaps adventure doesn't appeal to you.

[B]

You're daring me, aren't you?

[A]

Yes.

[B]

You realize it's absurd, Impossible, right? And that's why I might do it. It?

[A]

Of course.

[B]

Oh, you oughtn't to tempt me. When can we go?

[A]

Now.

[B]

Now? How can we get out?

[A]

Can you climb?

[B]

I used to climb apple trees and

[A]

come on the balcony shouldn't present any difficulties.

[B]

Shh. Be quiet. It's very late, Sergeant.

[A]

You've probably been missed.

[B]

Oh, what a pity. Cinderella has to go home. We'd better say goodnight out here. Thank you for showing me Africa. It's been thrilling.

[A]

You didn't think that was Africa, did you?

[B]

But you said it was.

[A]

Did I? No. The real Africa's out there in the desert. The Maibou Oasis at full moon.

[B]

Maibu. It sounds enchanting.

[A]

And only three miles out.

[B]

Are you tempting me again?

[A]

Yes. Are you tempted?

[B]

Dreadfully. But of course, it's impossible.

[A]

Oh, quite impossible.

[B]

I'm afraid so. Unless.

[A]

Unless?

[B]

Will there be a full moon tomorrow night?

[A]

I shall see to it personally.

[B]

Good night, Sergeant Victor.

[A]

Good night, my lady. Oh, you came out here after all.

[B]

Didn't you know I would? And after you ordered the moon especially for me.

[A]

There it is. Shall we sit down?

[B]

You were going to show me the rest of Africa.

[A]

It's all around you, my lady. The desert, the oasis, these ruins here.

[B]

How silent, how grave. And how incredibly old it all is.

[A]

Yes, that's Africa.

[B]

This place must have a story.

[A]

A thousand stories. Shall I tell you one of them?

[B]

I'd much rather hear another. Your own?

[A]

My story is much too long. Much too dull to tell you.

[B]

Not dull, I'm sure.

[A]

No, perhaps not dull. And it hasn't seemed long. Till now. After this, it'll be endless.

[B]

After this.

[A]

Being with you. Feeling the nearness of you. You'll never know what it's meant to me.

[B]

Oh, please. You mustn't talk this way.

[A]

Do I frighten you?

[B]

No.

[A]

But you see, it's the only. It's the old trick. I'm just playing on your sympathy.

[B]

Oh, you had that from the first moment I saw you. You don't belong here. You're miserable here, aren't you?

[A]

I was. I'm not anymore.

[B]

You mean that. That I.

[A]

Yes. You've changed everything for me, Venetia.

[B]

Oh, don't say anymore. I. I must go back now.

[A]

Do you want to go back?

[B]

No. That's why I must.

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Victor. Victor, wait.

[A]

Oh. Oh, hello. Cigarette?

[B]

Oh, Victor, where have you been? Two nights I waited for you and you did not come. Why?

[A]

I'm sorry. Cigarette? But I couldn't.

[B]

Was it the commandant's orders? He gave you some special duty?

[A]

No, no, I was detained. Oh, forgive me. Cigarette? But I must go now.

[B]

You would leave me and not even say goodbye?

[A]

No, I was coming to say goodbye before I left, believe me.

[B]

Goodbye? Is that all you were going to say to me?

[A]

Please, you must forgive me. I've got to go.

[B]

Victor.

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Venetia. I. I climbed the balcony. I hope no one saw me.

[B]

Oh, thank heaven you've come. If you hadn't, I should have gone to you. I couldn't let you go without seeing you.

[A]

Venetia, there's something I'm going to ask you. You have anything? Very odd of me, but really, it's important. It's the model of the horse. I've come to ask you to give it back to me.

[B]

But why? It's mine. I love it.

[A]

I can't explain, but I must have it. Will you give it to me, please?

[B]

Of course I will. It's in the other room. But you must let me have it again when you come back.

[A]

But you Won't be here when I return. You will be in England.

[B]

No. I shall be here. Victor. I can't leave you. Ever.

[A]

But, Venetia.

[B]

Oh, no. Don't speak. I've thought it all out. I know nothing of you. Except yourself. But that's all I need to know.

[A]

Venetia, dear, do you realize what you're saying? It's madness.

[B]

Oh, no. When two people love each other like this, in part, that's madness. And you won't always be a legionnaire. Someday your service will end.

[A]

It will never end. I can never go back to England. I'd only be exchanging my service here for a prison cell.

[B]

I don't believe it. You're trying to frighten me because you think it's hopeless. But it isn't hopeless. I won't let it be. You can't forget me, Victor. Can you?

[A]

No.

[B]

You want me to wait?

[A]

Won't you?

[B]

Then I will.

[A]

Who's that?

[B]

Don't go. It's only my uncle. No.

[A]

No, I can't see him.

[B]

I shall be here when you come back. I love you, Victor. Goodbye, darling.

[A]

Goodbye. Venish. Cigarette. Cigarette. Where are you?

[B]

Yes. Yes, Commander.

[A]

Look, my darling. You see this? It's my new commission. I've got his. Cigarette. I'm a colonel.

[B]

Colonel. Don't you see?

[A]

This is the thing we waited for. Planned for. Cigarette. Cigarette. Oh, you're crying. What is it, darling? Tell me, what is it?

[B]

I cried because. Because you. You go away, maybe you. You never come back.

[A]

You lie. It's that sergeant. You've been different to me since the first time you laid eyes on him. Not a decent kiss have I had since that day.

[B]

That's not true. I hid him.

[A]

You're lying to me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Aren't you?

[B]

Yes, I am lying. It is the sergeant.

[A]

You're crying for him. I warned you. One cigarette. That I'd never let another man take my place. No man ever shall.

[B]

What?

[A]

What do you mean, I warned you? Cigarette. Run. You want to see me, sir? Yes. Yes, Sergeant. Victor, I've got a little special detail work for you. Very good, sir. You'll pick up 20 men, cut across the desert. You north towards Iron Sifra. Hold a position 15km this side of the fort. Excuse me, sir. I don't quite understand. You said 20 men due north across the desert. Well, that's right through the heart of the Arab forces, sir. I know that. We'll never make it, sir. You have your orders. But with only 20 men, you have your Orders. It's certain death for all of us. I suppose you know that. Death is part of every soldier's equipment. Sergeant Victor, Pick your men and leave at once. If you don't mind, sir, I'd like to ask for volunteers. Do what you want. Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. He pause for station identification. This is the columbia broadcasting system, kms los angeles. The voice of hollywood. Before we resume under two flags, I am privileged to introduce a soldier who served under three national banners, the Belgian, French and Polish. He spent seven years in the French foreign region, campaigning in Algeria, Morocco, Indochina and the Sahara, rising to a rank of sergeant. In the World War, he became a lieutenant, was severely wounded, underwent 23 operations and received several decorations, including knighthood in the French Legion of Honor. In recent years he's been a military technical advisor in Hollywood. He worked for me on the Crusades, and most recently on Paul Muni's picture, the Life of Emil Zola. Ladies and gentlemen, a true soldier of fortune, Lieutenant Louis Vander Necker. My thanks, Mr. Demir. I suppose a lot of people are wondering what crime I committed to have joined the Legion. If I disappoint you, I'm sorry, but the law and I have never had any arguments. Men joined the Legion for one reason. Adventure. Criminals are not found in the Rhine, and if one of them manages to join, he is soon arrested by civil authorities. My impression that they ask no questions when you join the Legion. That's true, but that does not keep criminal from from. That does not keep police from chasing a criminal. What are the qualifications then, for enlistment? Only two. You have to be of age and in excellent health. In our play Van we mention Ayn, Sufra and Sayida. Do those towns mean anything to you? A great deal. I served many months at both places. In fact, at Ayence Efra there is a bottle embedded in the wall of one of the buildings. In it is a slip of paper with my name and the date. Just a souvenir I left behind. As one who encountered the Arabs many times, what's your opinion of them as fighters? Very high. Arabs have no fear. They believe that if they die fighting, they will go to paradise with many pretty girls. We had our hands fall many times, and I've been just as scared as anyone could be. When marching, the legionnaires are always in square formation, ready for instant trouble. And at night thy pitch their camps in squad formations too. Their neighbor without their rifles or their picks and shovels, nor their overcoats, judging from what I've seen. Why overcoats in the desert. Because the coat acts on the same order as a thermos bottle. It keeps the eaters after seven years in their ranks. Then what's your most vivid memory of the Legion? Thy wonderful spirit of comradeship. They will not only risk their lives to save a wounded comrade, but there is case after case of as many as six men going to their death trying to recover the body of a dead comrade rather than let it fall in the enemy's hands. In the Legion are men of every race, color and religion under the sun. Men of every profession living together, fighting together as brothers. If the world wants an example of brotherhood to follow, let the world look to the French Foreign Legion. Thank you, soldier. Herbert Marshall, Olivia de Havilland, Lupi Velez and Lionel at will take up our story under two flags. What's going on everyone? It's bluff here and we're driving through the states in the Bluff Mobile. And the best thing that we can do is play our favorite casino style games. On Spin Quest they have over a thousand games including live dealer blackjack and craps. With tons of slots and unlimited options. You can get a 30 coin pack for just 10. $10 for new users.

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[B]

Venetia. Yes, Uncle Harry?

[A]

I say. Venetia, where in heaven's name did you get this? This model of the horse here.

[B]

Oh, was given to me, Uncle Harry.

[A]

But when?

[B]

A little over a week ago.

[A]

Curious, very curious indeed. It must be an old carving.

[B]

Well, I'm sure it is an old. As a matter of fact, I know it's new.

[A]

But that's impossible. Don't you see? It's Forrest King, Tony Brett's old horse. It has the name carved on the back.

[B]

Tony Brett. Who's Tony Brett?

[A]

Don't you remember the scandal? Tony Brett's younger brother committed a crime and Tony shouldered the blame himself. Last summer, Tony's brother was injured and just before he died, he made a full confession, absolving Tony.

[B]

And where is Tony Brett now?

[A]

Why, he's dead.

[B]

I believe the man that carved that horse and gave it to me is a legionnaire. An Englishman and a gentleman. He must be Tony Brett.

[A]

Impossible. But wait a minute. As a matter of fact, none of us ever saw Tony's remains.

[B]

I can't tell you how I know, but I have a feeling. I'm sure that Sergeant Victor is Tony Brett. You. Isn't it said that the legion is full of dead men?

[A]

Where is this man? I'd know Tony anywhere.

[B]

He's gone. Marched away with Colonel Doyle's battalion. Can't we get him back?

[A]

I'll do what I can. You. You want him to come back very much, don't you, my dear?

[B]

I do. So much.

[A]

I beg your pardon, lady.

[B]

Yes, Paul?

[A]

You asked to be informed of any wounded return.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

There's a train of ambulances just arrived, my lady.

[B]

Oh, thank you, Paul. Thank you.

[A]

Easy there. Handle him easy.

[B]

Pharaoh. Pharaoh. You're hurt bad. See?

[A]

F. It's good to see you.

[B]

Here. Water. Water. My Pharaoh. Excuse me. Is there anything I can do? Oh, you. I'd like to help if I could. If you are here to look for Sergeant Victor, you need not look any longer. He. He's not coming back. What do you mean? You know something, mademoiselle? Yes, I do know. The commandant has sent him to a post of death. Sergeant Victor will stay there until he died. Is this true? Yes, it is true. I know from the wounded. Now you can go back to your own country. You will never see him again. Why? Why do you tell me this? Because I love him as you can never love him. He does not belong with your kind. He's of the Legion and they are my kind. Would you follow them into the desert as I have done? Would you march with them and nurse them and close their eyes when they are dead? I have shot them, do you hear? So that the Arabs could not take him alive. Could you do that? No. Oh, you poor child. You do love him. Yes, I. I love him. And I could save him too. You could save him? How? In a way you could not understand. But why should I save him, huh? For you. But you said that you love him? If you really love him, can you let him die? Can you go back to your hotel? Go back to your soft life and easy ways. What are you going to do, mademoiselle? I'm going to the commandant are in Souvra. I'm going to save Sergeant Victor for you.

[A]

Yeah, man, there's not much water. Go easy on it, Sergeant. How long are we gonna be here? How long do we have to wait for help in this filthy hole? Easy, Baron. I can't stand it much longer, I tell you. I can't stand it. Quiet. They're out there waiting for us. Waiting for us to show ourselves. Waiting for us to go mad.

[B]

Shut up.

[A]

Sorry I had to do that, Baron. There were only eight men here. Eight out of 20. We'll need our wits to get out of this. It's this blasted silence that's got me. The Arabs are out there, all right. Why don't they attack a wall 10ft high between us and a thousand Arabs. They could kill a spoof like that. Let them wait. The longer they wait, the more chance for the relief to come. Sure, if it ever does. We were put out here to hold this position. We're going to do it. We can't. If they attack us, they'll swarm over us like flies. I tell you, he's right, sir. We'd never hold out against another attack.

[B]

We're too few.

[A]

It's time we're working against. Nah.

[B]

Anything might happen. If we had time.

[A]

Time? I might be able to get some until dawn anyway. How, sir? If I could borrow the robes from one of those dead Arabs outside, I might be able to sneak into Sidi Ben Yusuf's camp. What? Pay the sheik a little visit. You match when they'd call me to ribbons. They'll do that anyway. Wake. I'm not too particular about where I die. And it's worth a chance. K Penos. What is it? One of our horsemen, kid. He would talk with you. Send him to me. Well, good evening. CD Ben Joseph. An Englishman. How did you get here? It's a pleasure to renew an old acquaintance. Old acquaintance? I don't seem to recall your face. Oxford. You were at Balliol. I was at Trinity. You haven't forgotten those afternoons of Professor York's? Oh, dear old Professor York. Oh, how well I remember. This is amazing. Old classmates meeting here in the heart of the desert as enemies. Why have you paid me this most unusual visit? To save my life and possibly save yours. Really? A wise man is he who makes peace in Time. Peace. Recently, a British commissioner arrived in Saida. As your spies no doubt have already advised you. Does that affect me, my friend? I make war on the French. You know best, of course. But if you are caught here with the British troops behind you, it'll be a little awkward, won't it? British troops in French territory? That is utterly impossible. The secret was well kept. Are you naive enough to think that I believe you? You have scouts, I suppose? Send them out. Learn for yourself. Well, I shall send them. If what you have told me is true, I shall be indebted to you for the rest of my life. If not, you will die, my friend. In a few hours we shall know. A few hours? By dawn. Dawn. Thank you. Good morning, my friend. I trust you slept well. Excellent, thank you. And that you enjoyed your morning meal. I found it a delightful relief from hardtack. I am very glad, since it will be your last. Really? You lied to me. I have had scouts out all night. There are no British within 500 miles. And you knew it. Quite. And I was quite surprised that you believed me at all. And now it's my turn to amuse myself with you. Uh huh. I'm curious what you intend to do with me. Remember the old soccer games? We are going to play it now with horses. You will be the ball. It should be very amusing, Jake. For me, yes. But for you, I doubt if you were careful. What's that?

[B]

Tired. The Legion. The Legion?

[A]

Four squadrons.

[B]

They ride from the north.

[A]

So this is what you waited for, my friend. The relief. Sidi Ben Yousef. We hope. They might be here at dawn. And so they are. It's a pity you won't be there to greet them. I shall try my best. Stop him. Stop that man.

[B]

Come on down.

[A]

The men in the poor. Never mind them.

[B]

Now. Open order.

[A]

Extend the right wing and charge from the rear. Extend your right wing. Close formation on the left. Never mind the fort.

[B]

Come and then.

[A]

Come and then. Cigarette? I told you to stay behind.

[B]

I'm riding with you.

[A]

I'm a battle on my hand here. Get to the rear.

[B]

Your promise of saving.

[A]

Save your mental sword.

[B]

Get back.

[A]

I. You want to be hit? Turn your horse and go back.

[B]

I'm riding with you. You said you're saving. You got the bird. Turn your men. Turn them off.

[A]

Cigarette? Are you hit? Cigarette? Cigarette? It was about here that she went down, Sergeant Victor. Why did she do it? The Commandant tried to make her stay behind, but she wouldn't. We saw her fall and we.

[B]

Look, sir. There she is. She's lying. Over there.

[A]

Call some men from the port, quick.

[B]

Yes, sir.

[A]

Cigarette? Cigarette.

[B]

All of Victor. You are safe.

[A]

Let me lift you up.

[B]

No. No. Hire. I have seen so many men die. I know what this is. You can't do anything. There. There is something I must say.

[A]

Yes. Cigarette?

[B]

She said her English lady, if I love you, I would save you. Tell her I tried.

[A]

I will tell her. Is the pain very bad?

[B]

It's nothing. With your arms about me, it's so funny. When I waited for you, you did not come. Now you have come. And I must go away. You will remember that day in the desert?

[A]

I will always remember.

[B]

Victor. Shall we bed? Just once more.

[A]

Cigarette. And that was the way she died. Out there in the desert. In my arms.

[B]

Poor Cigarette. She loved you too, darling. And she wanted to save you for me. I shall always be grateful to her for that.

[A]

Venetia. That day you spoke to her, did she tell. Did you tell her who I am?

[B]

No, darling. I'm glad now. She said that you were her kind. And wherever she is now, she'll be happier believing that.

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For many years, ladies and gentlemen, the two names Cecil B. DeMille and Lux have meant a great deal to me. In fact, Mr. DeMille gave me my first chance to direct dances and pictures.

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Ms. Fancheron staged the Candy Ball for me in a film called the golden bed back in 1925. But she didn't continue in pictures very long. Didn't you like them, or didn't you like the mill?

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I assure you that it was only the pictures. Today, however, with the best in stories, actors and photography, and with men like you still at the helm, I'm sure there's no medium of entertainment like the screen.

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You also mentioned Lux a moment ago.

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I can't say too many nice things about Lux Blake.

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Do you mean you can think of something that your former orchestra leader, Melville Ruick, hasn't already said?

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As the first woman to produce a major studio picture, what do you think makes a good film?

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Yes, but a tearful story can educate just as much as preaching. Such a story teaches everyday practical things, like what's new in clothes, in dances and an appreciation of good music. It teaches good manners, how to talk honestly and how to live honestly. Lots of people turn to pictures as an escape from ordinary and very often sordid circumstances. They need hope And a little tearing up, a little laugh. And that's what I'm going to remember as long as I'm producing pictures. And now, Mr. DeMille, and all of you, my thanks.

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A moment. Now with the evening stars, Herbert Marshall, Olivia de Havilland, Rupee Velez and Lionel Atwell. Again, my gratitude, CB for inviting me back to the Lux Radio Theater. And mine too. Well, I have an opportunity. A word of appreciation to Louis von Dennecke for his splendid account of the French Legion, as it interests me particularly, Lionel, because in our research for my next picture, the Buccaneer, I discovered that one of the Legion's greatest battles was fought in Mexico.

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I can tell you about that. Oh, please do tell us, Lil Bing. Well, Olivia, it took place in 1863 near Veracruz at the time when Napoleon had made Maximilian Emperor of Mexico. Only seven French soldiers survived. But the Mexicans admired the courage of the legionnaires so much that they allow the seven men to leave the battlefield with a rifle. Well, perhaps it inspired Louise de la Ramee, for she wrote the book Under Two Flags not long afterwards.

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Yes, and it may surprise you to know that she wasn't French, but English. But why did she use the pen name of Ouida? Because as a child, that was the way she pronounced Louise. She was a strange personality, took particular delight in insulting everyone, lived on a lavish scale for years and died almost penniless in Italy.

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That should teach us all to save our money like I do. I wish you'd tell us how you do it, Lupy. Oh, it's easy. And lots of fun, too. I cook all the meals. I paint the garden, the garden furniture and the swimming pool for Johnny. You know, my husband, Johnny Weissmiller. And I don't let anybody put anything over me. I'm Mexican, all right, but somewhere, I think maybe there was a Scotchman. He. Excellent. I'm pretty good now. I'm sitting at me. Excellent.

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Well, CB the clock moves around. And I know you have an important announcement to make a little later.

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So we'll join the audience and say our adieu in a little verse from Chilby. You may remember it. It starts. A little work, a little play to keep us going.

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And so, good day. A little warmth, a little light of

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love's bestowing and so, good night A

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little trust that when we die we reap our sowing and so, goodbye,

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Mr.

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Marshall, Mr. Haviland, Ms. Bellas, Ms. Rattle, our thanks. The dramatic treat in store for us next Monday night will be revealed in just a moment by Mr. DeMille. This is your announcer. Ladies and gentlemen, Melville Ruit. Assisting our stars tonight were Lionel Pape as Captain Mingus, Kenneth Hunter as Lord Seraph, Leonard Mutie as Rake, Michael Viseroth as Ivan Lal, Shan Mera as Sidi Ben Yousef, James Eagles as Cascady, Lou Merrill as Pierre, Frank Nelson as Baron, David Kerman AS officer, Warren McCollum as Grivon, Ross Forrester as Feral, Harold Daniels as Adjutant and Charles Emerson as a doctor. Mr. Marshall appeared through courtesy of Paramount and RKO Studios Mr. Haviland, Warner Brothers, Mr. DeMille, Paramount, Lionel Atwell and Lewis Silver's 20th Century Fox, where the latter was in charge of music for the new film Cafe Metropole. May I remind you now that next week will be National Cotton Week. All over the country, leading stores are featuring smart cottons, attractively priced. Stop at your favorite store to see these exciting new clothes, a multitude of glamorous luxables to choose from. Smart stores everywhere are recommending the easy Lux way, which banishes wardrobe worry. Back now to Mr. DeMille. A year ago at this time, I was up to my boot tops in preparation for my 63rd picture. In the marching panorama of events from 1865 to 1875, I hope to show the character of a group of great Americans, their mighty courage and resounding struggles to open the western frontier to civilization. The picture is the Plainsman, and it makes me happy to announce that next Monday night the Plainsman comes to you for the first time on the air in the Lux Radio Theater. Heard in the roles of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane will be the stars who contributed so much to the success of the picture. Gary Cooper and Gene Arthur, Our sponsors, the makers of Lux Flakes, join me in inviting you to be with us again next Monday night when the Lux Radio Theatre presents Gary Cooper and Gene Arthur in the Plainsman. This is Cecil B. DeMille saying good night to you from Hollywood. This is the Columbia Broadcasting System, knx, the Columbia station, Los Angeles. Ugh. I have had no luck lately. Wait.

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