 Hollywood, California, Monday, February 8th. The Lux Radio Theatre presents Gene Raymond and Anna Sten in Browstark, with James Gleason and Marona Iolson. It presents Hollywood. Another hour brought to you by the makers of Lux Toilets over, direct from the stage of the Lux Radio Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, blindlining Gene Raymond, Anna Sten, James Gleason and Marona Iolson. Our guest, Rufus LaMair, Hollywood's foremost star finder. Our producer, Cecil B. DeMille. Our conductor, Louis Silver. Looking over the footlights, I see many Hollywood celebrities in our audience tonight. To them, and to our listeners everywhere, a hearty welcome to the Lux Radio Theatre. Let me remind you of this, that modern complexion trouble, cosmetic skin, comes gradually. If right now, you're letting stale rouge and powder, dust and dirt, choke your pores, you're taking chances. Don't do it. Use rouge and powder all you like. But remember, that the soap nine out of ten screen stars use, Lux Toilets soap, removes cosmetics thoroughly. It guards against the tiny blemishes and enlarging pores that mean cosmetic skin. It keeps complexions lovely, the way complexions ought to be. Protection, beauty for your skin at a very moderate cost. And now, our distinguished producer, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Cecil B. DeMille. Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight by a strange historical coincidence, we observe two golden anniversaries in the motion picture industry. 50 years ago, Thomas Edison was completing the experiments that gave the world the motion picture. At the same time, Horace Wilcox was laying out this Cahenga Valley subdivision called Hollywood. Those were days when Hollywood had an entirely different quota of celebrities. Its greatest hero, the subject of countless campfire tales, was still Kit Carson, who as the American Chief of Scouts helped capture Los Angeles. Its greatest villain was Vazquez the Bandit, who was captured while attending a dance on Sunset Boulevard, where most of Hollywood still dances. To Edison and Wilcox, Hollywood have seemed a mythical and fabulous place, a place that never could exist. Appropriately therefore, we dedicate tonight's program to them, with the international romance Grouse Stark, in which we hear Gene Raymond and Anna Sten. On the stage at the age of five, on Broadway at 14, Mr. Raymond was a matinee idol before he was old enough to vote. After spectacular success in cradle snatchers and young sinners, he turned to Hollywood, where he's not only a leading leading man, but a successful songwriter and noted horseman. Tonight, we'll hear him as Glenn Laurie. I first saw Anna Sten in one of the most effective scenes ever filmed. It was in a foreign production with Emil Yannings. Determined to place her under contract, I started negotiations for the service of this very young girl, who had starved with her parents in the Ukraine, to become one of Europe's most glamorous stars. Then one day, Samuel Goldwin invited me to his office to ask my opinion of an actress he'd just signed. The actress was Anna Sten. I was greatly disappointed to lose her, but tonight, I have the privilege of presenting her in a demo production. She will be heard in the role of Yatif. In the part of Spud Gervie, we welcome back Hollywood's Hardy Perennial, James Gleason, whose ability to write comedy is exceeded only by his ability to play it. Moroni Olsen is cast as Baron Albalet. And here we issue passports to the troubled land of Grouse-Dark, as the Lux Radio Theatre presents the famous George Bar McCutcheon story, starring Jean Raymond and Anna Sten with James Gleason and Moroni Olsen. We're on Riverside Drive, a wide and impressive boulevard in New York City, overlooking the Hudson River. In the shadow of Grant's tomb, Glenn Laurie, a young reporter, is sitting on a park bench, deeply absorbed in the morning paper. Along the path comes a well-dressed, well-mannered young lady. She pauses for a moment to gaze up at the monument, then turns politely to the reporter. I beg your pardon? I said I beg your pardon. Oh, I'm sorry. Were you talking to me? Yes. Can you tell me what building that is? That? Well, that's Grant's tomb. Oh, Grant's tomb? Yeah, Grant. Ulysses S. You know, he smokes the gun. Ulysses S. Of course. He was president wasn't he? I said he was president of the United States. Hey, what are you doing? Kidding me? Kidding you? I'm afraid I don't know what... Everybody knows Grant, even the kids in school. He was a great man. He must have been to have such a beautiful monument. Um, what did he do exactly? What did he... Look, miss, I'm a busy man. It's 9 o'clock and I'm due at the office at 8.30. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take up your time. Excuse me. Say, wait a minute. Yes? Are you on the level about this? About what? Not knowing who Grant was? Well, I knew he was president. Hmm. Sit down. Thank you. I don't know whether I'm making a darn fool out of myself or whether you're helping me along. The little girl shouldn't go all through life without knowing about General Grant. I know. Yeah. All right. Here goes. Full name was Ulysses Simpson Grant. Born Point Pleasant, Ohio, 1822. When he was 21, he graduated from West Point, went into the Army. He was best known for his work in the Civil War. Captured Vicksburg, won the battle of Chattanooga. General Lee surrendered to him at Appomattox, April 1865. Grant was elected president, 1868, re-elected 1872, died in 1885. You seem to be very well informed. I ought to be. I once wrote an article about him for the Sunday supplement. Oh, you're a journalist. You flatter me. I'm a reporter. Well, come on. What's the gag? Gag? Come on. Come on. I've taken the bait. Now tell me what it's all about. I don't know what you mean. Ah, you know who Grant was. Everyone does. He's one of the idols of American history. But you see, I'm not an American. Oh, no? No. I'm Graustarkian. You're what? Graustarkian. I'm from Graustart. Oh, well, that makes us even. Even? You never heard of Grant. I never heard of Graustart. Look, where'd you learn to speak English? My tutor. We never spoke anything but English at home. I mean, the young people, of course. Oh, of course. I'm glad I'm doing so well. This is my first trip to America. Hmm. All alone? Oh, no. I'm traveling with my aunt. I see. I just happened to be driving by here, and I saw this monument. I wondered what it was, so I got out to investigate. Well, I'm glad you did. Thank you. I didn't know you were a visitor. Say, you ought to have a guide. Oh, no, no, no. I like to find things out for myself. Sure. It's more fun that way. But don't you think that you could learn a lot more and see a lot more if you had someone to show you around? Someone like you? No, not someone like me. You're very kind. Do you mind telling me your name? No. It's Yeetiv. Hmm? Yeetiv. Yeetiv? Yes. That's a strange name. Yeetiv what? Yeetiv, uh, uh, Guganschlanger. Yes. Guganschlanger? Yeah. That's an even stranger one. Well, it does strike these American ears with a bit of a thud. Did you mind if I call you Yeetiv? If you want. Thanks. I'm Glenn Laurie, Morning Star. How do you do? Fine, thanks. Now, uh, what about that kind offer of mine to show you around? Oh, well, I'm afraid I, I couldn't. Oh, don't be bashful. I'd love to do it. But, um, my aunt, she wouldn't like it. The point is, would you like it? Yes, but, uh... It's a date. Where are you staying? Are they kels and buck? The carpool. What about nine tomorrow? No, no, no, no, I couldn't. 10? No. 11. Well, I'll see. Good. I'll be there at 11 sharp. It's 187. You may come right after. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. And? I think you should come back in the car now. Yes, aunt. At once, please. Well, goodbye. Goodbye. And thank you very much. Not at all. Uh, say, uh... So long. So long. To the hotel, Hugo. To the hotel, yes, madam. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. You shouldn't have spoken to that man. Oh, auntie, please. He was a very nice young man. I do not care you forget your position. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Yeetiv. Why can't I go? What can happen to me? Yeti, you're in my charge. I'm responsible for your safety in this country. I know, but all I want is a little freedom. Just a little bit. Please, Auntie, please. Very well. You may go. Oh, Auntie! He can show you all the sights you want. Auntie, you're a dog! But I am going to go with you. Oh, dear. Good morning. Good morning. My name is Laurie. Miss, uh, Miss Guggen-Selana is expecting me. Miss Guggen-Selana? It's all right, sugar. Come in, Mr. Laurie. Ah, good morning. Well, I am right on time. Yes. Uh, Mr. Laurie, this is, uh, this is my aunt. Get through that in your law police of, uh... Um, Mrs. Dagmore. How do you do, Mrs. Dagmore? How do you do? It's a very kind of you to invite my niece to see New York, Mr. Laurie. Oh, don't mention it. Where are you going to take her? I... I beg your pardon? I said, where are you going to take her? Right, uh... Um, my aunt is going to, Mr. Laurie. Oh, yes? Yeah. Well, that's fine. Yeah. I, uh... I thought the zoo would be nice to start off with, but of course, it's an awful lot of walking for your aunt. I enjoy walking very much. Yes, I thought you would. Well, then I figured on seeing the parks and the statues and the Empire State Building and all of that, we can let the theaters and the nightclubs go for a while. Yeah, there's a nightclub. Yes, I've made up a schedule. It's a little strenuous, but, uh, I'm sure you'll like it. Yes. I certainly hope it won't be too tiring for you, Mrs. Dagmore. You need not worry about me. I never get tired. Oh, that's fine. Well, let's go. Check your hat, please. Cigar, cigarette, cigar. Ah, good evening, Mr. Laurie. A table for two, sir? No, three, Joseph. Three? Yes, three. Uh, uh... Yes, sir. This way, please. Cigar, cigarette, cigar, cigarette, cigar. Are you comfortable, Mrs. Dagmore? Perfectly. I was wondering if you'd mind very much a gated desk. If she wishes to. Thanks. Gated? Of course. Having a good time? Wonderful. I never knew I could have such a glorious time. Or I wish it would never end. Must it end? They say all good things do. Look, what are the chances of ours slipping out for a while, hm? Slipping out? Yeah, away from Auntie. Oh, pretty bad. Can't you manage it? You know, I hardly ever see you alone. It's been going on like this for a week. I'd like a chance to talk to you. Let's get out, shall we? You know, wait until we go home. Then when Auntie goes to bed, I'll come down and meet you. That's swell. I'll have the car outside. Do you recognize it? Oh, yes. It looks different by moonlight. Yeah. Um, Glen, what time is it? Oh, why worry? Must be awfully late. My Auntie wakes up and finds me gone. You probably raised the roof. So what? Look, isn't the Hudson pretty? He's beautiful. Yeah. Park and moonlight. I guess I picked a pretty good setting. Setting? For what I'm going to say to you. Oh. Gative, this is going to sound pretty silly, but I mean it. I've never said it to anyone before, and I don't think I'll ever say it again. Gative. No, no, don't, Glen, please. You know? I think so. That's why I don't want you to say it. Why not? Because, uh, let's not talk about it. But I want to talk about it. I want you to marry me, Gative. I know I haven't got a fortune. I'm not making one yet. But I've got a pretty decent job now, enough for us to live on. And if you marry me, I'll go up by leaps and bounds. I know it. Will you, Gative? I can't. What, Gative? Don't ask me why. I just can't. That's all. You want time to think. Is that it? No. I don't want to do any good. It might. I'm satisfied to wait. Glen, I do like you. More than I'm willing to admit, even to myself. Because what's the trouble? What's holding you back? Oh, I can't answer that. All right. I'm not going to be a pest. But I want you to promise me one thing. Yes? This objection of yours, whatever it is, I want you to promise me you will think it over carefully. And then if you still think it's impossible, I'll do a fadeout. No questions asked. But you've got to promise me. Very well. I'll think it over. Will I see you tomorrow? If you want. All right. Let's say five o'clock. That gives you 14 hours to meditate. Long enough? I think so. Good. What are we doing? Back to the hotel. Say, I don't want you to lose any time. Front fair. Front. Casing. Take clerk. Clerk? Yes, Mr. Lorre. Check up on that again, will you please? I have already, sir. Mrs. Dagmore and her niece have left the hotel. But that's impossible. I had an appointment with her at five o'clock. I'm sorry, sir. They checked out about 11.30 this morning. Mm-hmm. I believe their boat sailed at noon. Boat? They've gone to Europe? Yes, sir, on the Empress. And she didn't leave any message for me. You're sure? Not a thing, sir. That's funny. I can't understand. If anything comes, I'll let you know. Hmm? Oh, yes. Thanks very much. You can reach me at the Office of Morning Star. Morning Star, yes, sir. Hey, boy. Come in. Right. Right. Right, right. Right. What a thing it's done. I got to say it's a fine thing. Hi, Bud. Hello, Groud. I'm not with you. Oh, I just finished with a boss. I got troubles enough he's gonna send me over to Europe to look at some more. Europe, huh? Yeah, there's a revolution starting up over there in some jacquard country I never even heard of. A joint that goes with the name of Grous-Dark. Hmm? Can you imagine that? Wait a minute, Grous-Dark. Did you say Grous-Dark? Yeah, but don't ask me to spell a solution and I couldn't. Grous-Dark. Oh, Michael. Where's the boss now? He's in his office. What's the matter with that? Bort, anyone can cover that. But this revolution story is right up my alley. You've got to let me go over there. I don't know, Laurie. McLean's in the Paris office. He can handle it. I wouldn't be sending you a spot if I had a good photographer there. Not less than Bort. Why are you so anxious to get the grouse stock anyway? Well, I like the place. How do you know you've never been there? Well, I like the pictures of it. Oh, come on, Bort. Be a sport, will you? I'll turn you in some of the greatest stuff that she's seen in years. Well... Let me go, will you? All right. Your stuff better be good. Don't worry. It'll be front page. Highest, Bort. Come in, Bort. What's the layout, Bort? I'm sending Laurie over, too. You get the story and you shoot the pictures. Sounds like a great setup, Bort. What's so great about it? Why, the revolution excitement would be right over there in the middle of it. Yeah, and Mr. Giant's opening game. Oh, forget it, will you? Well, I'm going home and get packed. See you later, Spud! Well, what's the matter with that guy? He sure is excited. He must be nuts. You think he was going to meet us, Goyle? Here, take a plate. Take a plate. Yeah, plate it. Spud groovy on the sand. I said groovy, nuts groovy. Who's this? What? Look, I don't understand you. I says I don't understand you. Look. Look, don't speak at the grouse, Doc. I only been here a week. Talk American, will you? Now, what do you want? Yeah, this is Mr. Laurie's room. Who? Oh, yeah? Okay. I said okay. We'll be there. Who's that, Spud? Okay. Yeah, sure. You're a thanks a lot, Major. You're a great friend. Where you been? American Embassy. Now, he went all through the records. Said he never heard of a girl over here named Guggen-Slaner. With a name like that, he should ought to be glad of it. Ah, shut up. Who's that in the phone? It's all fixed. The interview. He's going to meet the baron personally. He's the big meat course around here, you know. Head of the cabinet, head of the army. He'll give you the whole lowdown in this tin sword revolution. That ain't taking place. I'll call us my pallet four bells. All right, order me a car with it. They ain't allowed. It's horses over here, Frank. They never heard of an automobile yet. If they have, they're not in favor of it. Oh, well, get me a carriage. Sure. And a horse. What? Hey. Hello? Say, I want a carriage. Can you get me one? A carriage. Look, a couple of horses and a buggy. I don't know what they call it. So, wait in here. The baron secretary will come presently. Thanks. What are you doing here? Well, I could ask you the same thing. I've been looking all over for you. Oh, Glenn. You left New York in a hurry, didn't you? Yes, I had a cable. You might have let me know. Oh, I'm sorry. I thought it would be easier that way. Just to walk out? Sure. Any questions? You came here all the way here for that? I was sent by the paper. Oh. Well, did you think it over? Yes. That's why I didn't let you know. I didn't want to hurt you. Oh, I see. The answer was no. Well, I said I wouldn't ask any questions. I won't. Oh, Glenn, I wanted to see you that day. If I'd just been able to say no simply. It wouldn't have been so bad. But I would have had to tell you something else. What? I'm going to be married. Oh, so that's it. I'm sorry, Glenn. Terribly sorry. Uh, what is it, Hans? The Baron has an appointment here with the newspaper report. Yeah, yes, Hans. This is the gentleman, Mr. Laurie. The Baron is secretary, Mr. Laurie. So him? Well, I thought you were the secretary. No. Tell the Baron Mr. Laurie is waiting, Hans. He knows already your Highness. Highness? You? Yes, Glenn. I am the princess, yes, you, the ruler of Grausdark. We are going on with the lucked Radio Theatre presentation of Grausdark, starring Anna Sten and Jean Raymond with James Gleason. Meanwhile, let's go over to the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street on the RKO Radio Lot. Practically every afternoon you can see stars and extras bicycling there after work is done. It's hard exercise, too. Listen to what these extras say. Phew, I'm hot. Headling around in this weather is too much for me. How about sitting down a spell? We could sit on the commentary steps if you're not too proud. Like to, but I can't. I have to go to Pasadena tonight, dinner with friends. You'll never make it. Me, I could move a step. Oh, I'll make it all right. Dead as a dog now, but life will look better after my bath. A few moments in a warm tub while that nice, fragrant nut taught it so blather does its work, like a million. Now the sequel to the story. If you could follow Linda tonight, you'd see her refreshed, full of pep, confident as girls are when they are sure of daintyness. Linda knows she can depend on Luxe Toilet Soap's rich, active lather to remove perspiration every trace of dust and dirt. She knows it leaves skin sweet, delicately perfumed, attractive. Why don't you try a Luxe Toilet Soap beauty bath? Once again, Mr. DeMille. We continue the story of Graustach, starring Jean Raymond and Anna Sten with James Gleeson and Marona Elton. One week has passed since Laurie discovered Yetif is the princess of Graustach. We're in the princess council chamber where a Baron Albalet and her aunt are scolding her. They resent the courtesy she has shown to the young American. Your Highness, if I may say so, your conduct with this young American is most unbecoming to the princess of our realm. Perhaps you will explain what he means by that, Baron Albalet? There's no explanation necessary. He's been coming here to the palisade every day. That's my invitation. Exactly, and that's what I find so deplorable. Your Highness, you do not realize the seriousness of our situation. An armed force is rising. At any moment, general Danucks may strike. And were it known that more than half of our guards are at the border, they would strike tonight. And what would he have me do? Arm myself with a musket? Yetif, we can do without death. Your Highness, our country is in desperate need of money. The powers refuse to advance as another penny. Our only salvation is an alliance with Prince Laurence of Axe-Vie. An alliance by marriage. I have already told you, Baron Albalet. I am willing to marry Prince Laurence as much as I despise him if it will save Graustach. But you refuse to see the prince. He's called repeatedly at the palace, nor would you have made the same excuse. I saw him twice. That was enough. If I have to look at him for the rest of my life, I think I might despair it now. Well, you have no objection to looking at the young American. Not this late. Oh, how strange. A commoner takes the princess fancy. I reserve the right to choose my friends. Well, do you realize that this friendship may result in our defeat? I don't see how. Prince Laurence is not the man to play with anyone, least of all a common newspaper man. If the prince withdraws his offer of marriage and with it his financial support, our government falls like a rotten branch. Dinox and his troops will sweep the country. And all because we have a ruler who refuses to be loyal. Baron Albalet, I don't like your tone. And I don't like your actions. Be quiet. This friendship must come to an end. I demand it. You demand it. You. Baron Albalet, you are Minister of State, a loyal and trusted servant. But may I remind you that you are a servant? I am the ruler here, not you. I beg your highness' pardon. You will excuse me now? Gladly. Thank you. And don't return until you learn a little more respect. Very well, your highness. Yes, Your Excellency. Come here quickly. Yes, Your Excellency. Did we receive any word from General Dinox? No, Your Excellency. He's waiting to hear from you. Very well. Send him a message at once. Yes. Tell him that only half the guards are at the palace. And he may strike when he is ready. So soon, Your Excellency? Why not? But the people, his troops, they won't fight until they hear that the princesses have been married to Lawrence. You may tell him that date for the wedding has been settled. It has? You may tell him that it has. Oh, yes, Your Excellency. And one thing more. The American newspaper man. I want him followed day and night. Someone must watch him at all times. Yes, Your Excellency. And if he speaks to the princess, I want a complete record of everything that is said. But may I ask why, Your Excellency? He stands in the way of her married with Prince Lawrence. If she should decide not to marry the prince, there would be no uprising. Well, that wouldn't fit in with our plans. You understand? Of course. Now, I'm not certain what steps we shall take. But he must be put out of the way. That's why I want him followed every minute. Yes, Your Excellency. Now send that message to General Danucks. And tell him to stir the people up about this marriage. The house of Grouse Stark must fall. But, Excellency, if it does fall, if the people attack the palace and win, they'll demand a parliament. And they'll have a parliament, Hans. A very good one. General Danucks and myself. Your Highness. Yes? Mr. Glenn Lawry is in the anti-room, Your Highness. Oh, all right. Send him in. Very good, Your Highness. Thank you. Hello? Glenn, I asked you not to come again. Yes, I know. And why did you do it? Oh, just curiosity. I've given up not asking why. I told you why. It's causing trouble. I'm going to be married. When? I haven't decided. Good, then there's still time. Time for what? To chuck the whole business and come to your senses. You can't marry this Lorenz fellow. I saw him yesterday around the hotel. Why, he looks like an overstuffed tailor's dummy. No, Yatev, you can't do it. I'm not thinking of myself. I know, you're thinking of Graustach. They've fed you with a lot of talk about what will happen if you don't marry him. Well, what will happen? The country will go broke. In a year or a couple of years, there'll be an uprising. If you do marry him, there'll be an uprising anyhow, only sooner. You seem very sure of yourself. Well, I've studied the situation, Yatev. It's part of my job. The people want a parliament. You can't blame them for that. If you marry Lorenz, they're afraid they won't get it. They were promised a part. I think perhaps my ministers know what's best for the people. All right. It's none of my business anyhow. Oh, I'm sorry, Glen. Let's not talk about it, please. We have so little time left. You mean they're going to announce the marriage ceremony? Soon, I imagine. And there is always the danger of an attack by Danitch. He's stormed the palace tonight if he knew half the guards were at the frontier. Hmm? Who sent them there? Oh, I don't know. I try to keep track of everything and everybody. But I can't. You make a very bad princess, Yatev. I know. Why did you have to be one? Why couldn't you have just been playing Yatev Guganslana? You know that name? Well, it has its compensation. You see, Yatev Guganslana wouldn't have had to catch the next boat back to Graustad. She'd still be in New York, seeing things, going places. And having the grandest time of her life. No worry. No headache. No revolution. No problems of faith. And no Prince Lorenz. Why? She wouldn't have to get married unless she wanted to. A very fortunate girl. And I think she might have wanted to. Don't you? To help. It's not too late. Please. You don't feel like it. Yeah, I know. I've got a lot of nerve proposing to a princess. Well, whatever. Before you were a princess, you were a human being. Well, I'm human too. And I'm asking you to... You're asking me what? I'm asking you to chuck this Yatev, all of it, and get out while you still got time. What? You don't want to be a princess. You said so yourself. Then why don't you give the people a break? Hmm? Let them run things the way they want. They'll be happier, and so will you. You're wanting to abdicate, is that it? Right. And what do you offer them exchange? You really want to know? Yeah. All right. I'm offering you a three-room apartment in New York, and half my salary every Saturday night. I'm offering you a two-by-four kitchenette where you'll have to learn how to cook and turn around without burning your elbow. I'm offering you a little bunch of flowers at every payday, and the movie is once a week, or a walk in the park where we can't afford that. I'm offering you a lot of work, and a lot of grief, and a lot of fun if you'll see it that way. Oh, Glenn. Well? What's the answer? Oh, Glenn, I do love you. And I'd love that place. I know I would. But I can't, Glenn. Oh, why not? Because, because it's still as it sounds, my people need that. Oh, yeah, they don't. They don't need anyone but themselves. My people love me. That's true, but they despise your ministers of state. The best possible thing that could happen to your people would be for you to clear out and let them run things for themselves. No. Oh, Yadav, you're way behind the times. Look around you. It's a new world now. A world that has no need for kings and queens and princesses you're outmoded old-fashioned. You're through and you don't know it. Stop it. But the people know it. Listen, there's a revolution starting out there behind those walls. A revolution that'll sweep you and your ministers clean out of the country. I'm asking you to abdicate now before it's too late. You've said enough. You'll leave now, please. Yadav. All right. All right, Yadav. Your Excellency. Yes, hon? I have here the transcript of the meeting between the princess and the American. Oh, yes, yes. Let me see. It is word-to-word, Your Excellency. Our man took it down over the dictograph. Very interesting. But I'll look it over later. Tell me, have you communicated with General Danucks? Yes, Your Excellency. His troops will begin the attack on the palace at 11 o'clock. Good. Keep under cover, Hans. Go to the west wing when the firing begins. I've told Danucks that he must not shell that section. Very good, Your Excellency. Thank you. So I said, listen, Pacizzi, if you think I'm going to spend three bucks for a buggy ride alone. I'll lay off, will you? But I'm trying to read. Yeah, I noticed that. Oh, what? So that you'll always read upside down? Huh? What's the matter, thinking about her nibs? Her nibs? You know, the princess. Oh. See you today? Huh? What you have to say? Huh? Did you date her up? Spud, for the love of my... Okay, my pal, okay. Hey, Spud. I got an idea that some of the people at Yadav's plot turned back on this plot. Now take that fellow, Albalin. Why would he send her to... Hey, did you ever stop to think that maybe Yadav's selling Browstock short? Spud, sometimes you're so dumb. I came, my pal. I don't get sure I just thought I'd ask. Oh, what time is it? Almost 11. You better go to bed. Yeah, that's about all you can do in this place. I came over here to take pictures of a revolution. So far, all I got is the outside of the palace and a lot of horses. I ain't seen so many horses since Ben Hur. If they're gonna start some of which they'd start soon, I'm getting tired of this. Yeah, and so is the boss. What do you mean? A cable come for you today. Listen, when does Danik start revolution? Waiting for details. Get story at once. Oh, what do these things they do? Start revolution is just in time to make the first edition? I'll answer that. I did already. What did you say? Need 500 bucks additional expense money, weather very warm. What's that? Sounded like thunder. Not to me, it didn't. I swear it was a gun. There, there. Here it is. I tell you, it's thunder. Nothing could happen in a display gap at 10 p.m. I'll take it. Hello? Yeah. What? Are you sure? What is that? Wait a minute. Go on. Yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah, okay. What? Will you tell me what's going on? Wait a minute. Okay, mister. Well, thanks for the tip. What's going on? It's the revolution. It's happened at last. Who's that on the phone? The manager of the hotel. All foreigners are ordered to keep in the rooms. No one will loud out on the street. Well, get your hat in the spot. We got work to do. Hey, wait a minute. Where's the fighting? It's at the palace. The shell in the palace. I'll see you later. Hey, wait. You can't get there. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. I got a point. What's the matter with that guy? Sir, tell me the gate. I encourage you to leave the palace while there's still time. I'll stay here, Captain Bologna. That's your highness. How many men have you? Less than 300. We can't hold out much longer. Where is that in our village? Why doesn't he come here? I've looked for him, your highness. He's nowhere to be found. You must find him. And you've got to hold against you. You've got to. Yes, your highness. Captain Bologna. Your highness. Captain Bologna. I... I can trust you, captain. With your life, your highness. Then remember, it is my life. I'm staying here with my men. Tell them that. Yes, your highness. Get him. Man! Are you all right? How did you get in here? Never mind that. The question is, how are you going to get out? I'm not getting out. Oh, don't be a fool, yet. If I've just come through that mob out there, they've got blood in their eyes. Now listen, I can get a carriage to the west gate. I'm not leaving. My men are out there giving their lives for me. Sure. Those that aren't hiding in the cellar. My soldiers are loyal. Yeah, yeah. How do you suppose I got through the gate by slipping one of your loyal soldiers 50 bucks? What? Now come on. Your highness. Oh, better now, Vali. Come here. Your highness, I've just been informed of Herlari's arrival. He bribed his way through the gate. Indeed. Do you understand? He bribed his way through. What's happening out there? Are my own men turning against me? Well, there is no need to excite yourself, your highness. Herlari was allowed to pass through the gates at my specific order. What? And it is now my pleasure to place Herlari under immediate arrest. What are you talking about? What is? What for? Well, if you were a citizen of grouse dark, your highness, I would call it treason. Treason? What? The betrayal of military secrets to the enemy. Are you crazy? It's very simple, your highness. In your conversation with Herlari this afternoon, you disclosed the fact that we have only half the guards at the palace. No one knew of this, but you and me and Herlari. I accuse him of informing General Danucks as to the state of our defense, thereby provoking the present attack. Listen, you, another crack like that now. Lieutenant, your excellency. Place this man under arrest. You can find him to the north power. One moment. I don't know, Billy. May I ask how you knew of our conversation? Well, it is of no significance, your highness. This man pleaded with you to abdicate. In order that you might be free to marry him, you refused. And he took the only possible course open to him. He betrayed your highness to the enemy in an attempt to bring about a quick overthrow of your highness' royal position. Say, did you ever try writing stories? You've got a swell imagination. Glenn, this isn't true. Oh, what do you think? I don't know. You did ask me to abdicate you. His exact words, your highness, were these. The best possible thing that could happen to your people would be for you to clear out and let them run things for themselves. You are through, and you don't know it. But your people know it, and I know it. Glenn, you did say that. Sure, whatever. It's the truth, and you know it. Be quiet. If you were out of here, I wouldn't care. If they shell this palace to pieces. Be quiet. And they'll do it too. They'll set up their own government with their own laws and their own leaders, and it'll be a darn good thing. There it is. Now, do what you want about it. You see, your highness. Take him away. You really mean it? You have forgotten once too often that I am princess of Grouse, sir. Yeah. I just can't help thinking your name is Guggenshlana. Lieutenant. Yes, Your Excellency. Come along. Take your hands off. I don't mind spending a night in a cell, but I won't be pushed into it. It will be more than a night. A lorry? Oh, yeah. That's when the American ambassador hears about it. Think you got trouble now? Wait until tomorrow. Well, pleasant dreams. Your highness. This is the Columbia Broadcasting System. This is K. N. X. Los Angeles, the voice of Polly. We will continue with the Lux Radio Theatre presentation of Grouse Stock, starring Anna Sten and Jean Raymond with James Gleason, short lay. No modern Galileo glued to his telescope is more persistent in his endless search for new stars than the talent scouts of motion pictures. In this field of face-finding, none has a more glowing record than Rufus Le Maire. Since coming to Hollywood, he has brought over 200 new personalities to the screen for Warner Brothers, MGM, and Universal Studios. His more famous discoveries include Louise Reiner, Eleanor Powell, Betty Davis, George Brent, Dick Powell, and Gertrude Neeson. Today, he is executive assistant to Charles Rogers, production head of Universal Studios. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Rufus Le Maire. Thanks, Mr. Le Maire. Since there aren't any rules for turning up talent, Mr. Le Maire, how have you found your star-spangled array of discoveries? Chiefly through luck, I suppose. For example, three years ago, I was given a tip to look up an actress player in a tiny theater in Vienna. I couldn't understand a word she said, but her personality spelled box office and I brought her to Hollywood. Her name is Louise Reiner. Eleanor Powell, another MGM star, was dancing a low-state theater in Times Square when a wire came from Hollywood to the MGM office located in the same building. It was in order for Louis B. Maire to find a dancer at once who could rank with Fred Astaire. I saw dozens but never thought of Eleanor until I happened to glance at her name on the marquee as I was returning to the office. That is the only instance when I found a star literally on my own doorstep. I wish Betty Davis had wandered to my doorstep. Betty was already in pictures before she was really discovered. Another studio had cast her in gingham dress types and no one paid any attention to her. I suggested we give Betty a little sophistication. It was a lucky guess for Betty skyrocket at the fame overnight. Gertrude Neeson and I had seen in New York several times without being impressed. But when she sang at the Trocadero here in Hollywood, with a new style of song, a slimmer figure and a new style of hairdress, I couldn't hand her a contract quickly enough. And Deanna Durbin is a universal star only because another studio let her go and I was fortunate enough to catch her on the rebound. Everyone always asks, what are the qualities that make a star? Well, there are three. A voice that you believe when you hear it saying, I love you. Second charm and third appearance. A good complexion, for instance, is not only something nice to look at, but it is a definite reflection of character. No one knows this better than a star, and I've seen enough luck soap in Hollywood to realize it is by far the favorite of those who must always look their best. Is there any reason why one section of the country should produce more stars than another? No, they'll come from everywhere. There were great many of our future stars right here in Hollywood hoping to get a screen test. They haven't had experience and you can't blame producers for hesitating to experiment with them. It's a big chance to take. But we at Universal took it when we starred Deanna Durbin, Barbara Reed, and Nan Gray and three smart girls. And we're going to take it again to the tune of a million dollars in producing Top of the Town, with a cast composed entirely of new faces headed by Doris Nolan, George Murphy, Gertrude Neeson, and Ella Logan. I'm confident that when you see this film, you'll not only be seeing a fine show, but you'll get your first glimpse of at least four stars of the future. Good night, Stargazer. We return to our story, Groush Dark, starring Jean Raymond and Anna Sten with James Leeson. It's the following morning. In his cell in the North Tower, Glenn Lowry walks the floor impatiently. Suddenly he hears a footstep in the corridor. The door is unlocked and spud enters. Spud? Aye, pal. Okay, jelly, come back for me in ten minutes. Well, what's the news, bud? Plenty. They've declared a temporary truce. They're going to stop and torque things over. Hey, I got some swell pitches last night. No, I mean, what's the news about me? When am I going to get out of here? Oh, pretty soon, I guess. Pretty soon? What do you mean, pretty soon? That's a nice little place you got here. How's the bed comfortable? What do you mean, pretty soon? You know, you certainly managed to get yourself tied up in some waffle knots. How do you do it anyway? Oh, for the love of Mike. It's like a story, you know? Boy meets girl at grandstool. Boy follows girl to grouse stock. Boy proposes to girl, girl throws boy in a can. It's like a story. Spud, if you don't shut up, I'll strangle you with my bare hands. I want to know when I'm getting out of this place. I'm coming to that, my pal. Say, you know, you should not have been with me last night. No one was. Right in the middle of the revolution. And did I get some pitches? Oh, boy. I'm standing right in the middle of the mob, see? I got my camera under my coat and who watches up at General Danik's? Right smack in front of me with about ten assistants. Boy, I never see so much gold braid in my whole life. So what happened, Spud? I don't know what I did. Well, will you answer my question? When do I get out of here? You didn't give me a chance, my pal. What is it? So I snapped the pitch at Danik's and his parents. The only ten of them have been snapped. Spud, I'm going to poke that nose of yours at you. Okay, okay. What's on your mind, my pal? What's on my mind? Did you go to the American Embassy? Certainly I went to the American Embassy. Good. What did the ambassador say? Uh, nothing. What do you mean? Nothing. He left town on business the day before yesterday. He won't be back for a week. What? Yeah, that's right. And what happens to me in the meantime? Well, I guess you start. Now, about the pictures. Shut up about no pictures. I don't care if you snapped Danik standing on his head. I want to get out of here. Great idea. Yes, sir. Good morning, sir, Lottie. Oh, it's you. What do you want? I've come to pay you a little visit and to have a short talk. Yeah, the shorter it is, the better I like it. Can I have your tone, please? Remember you were my prisoner, Herr Lottie. Who's this guy, Glenn? A royal stooge? You're accused. Get out. Well, you know, I've seen you before someplace, Colonel. I said get out. Okay, okay. But don't shake your medals at me, Major. I'm the American press. Well, be seeing you, Glenn. Yeah. So long, pal. So long, Corporal. Hey, I could swear I've seen you or kiss her before someplace. I'm using you to live in Brooklyn. Well? Sit down, Herr Lottie. What do you want? Herr Lottie, I regret the necessity of confining you here. In fact, it is my sincere wish that you remain with us for as short a time as possible. Go on. Well, I'm prepared to release you at once and on one condition. That you cross the border by six o'clock this evening and make no attempt to return. Oh, suppose I don't agree. Well, then you must stay with us indefinitely, at least until the revolution is over. All right, I'll stay. I see. You are making a mistake, Herr Lottie. Maybe, but I'm staying just the same. Fighting starts again, Your Highness. Another attack in the palace, Captain. No, Your Highness, but they are moving this way. They're Americans. Captain, is he safe? For the presence, Your Highness, if they attack the North Wing. I would like to speak to him, Captain. You will bring him to me here. But, Your Highness... You have my orders, Captain Bologna. I will see him here at once. I love. You will go in, please. Thank you. Blaine. Hello. I hear you want to see me. Yes. How have you been? Did you have a good night's rest? Please, Blaine. I did, too. Tello is a little hard, though. And I suggest you widen out those cells. The ventilation is awful. Blaine, I am sorry. Really? Yes. I... I didn't want to put you there. Yes, I know. It hurt you, worse than it hurt me. That's what my father used to say. I had to do it. Oh, well, I couldn't trust him. He might have done anything. At least he was safe in there. Oh. You do understand. Well, I didn't quite see it that way last night. What happens now? I'm giving you an escort to the border. You will leave in a few minutes. And what about you? I'm staying here, of course. Yes, of course. Well, Albelitz made me the same offer a little while ago, and I told him I wouldn't leave. But why? Because I wanted to see you again. You see, I still have an idea that maybe this is all a bad dream. Maybe we'll wake up soon and discover that Grouse Dark never even existed. Maybe this palace is a myth and it has no princess. It's not a dream, Glenn. Oh, I wish it were. You asked me if I slept well. Shall I tell you what I did? I was awake all night, placing my room, trying to find in my heart some justification for leaving my country. Jeter. I did not find it, Glenn. My duty is here. I've got to stay. Well... It's her. It's that girl that's come for you. Yeah, we say goodbye now? Yes, Glenn. Goodbye, Edith. Goodbye, dear. And think of me sometime. I'll be thinking of you. Come in, please. Yes, Court is ready, Your Highness. Yes, Captain. Well, come on. Stand back. Your next one, please. Good morning, Your Highness. Is that an offer, Ed? Ah, our friend, Herlolly. You've decided to accept my offer. It's Herlolly's offer I'm accepting and not yours. Glenn, I wish you Godspeed, Herlolly. I won't say what I wish you. Come on. Get out of the way. You can't go there. What is that? Press and I'm the American press. See, I can wait. Oh, you can't go there, too. Hello, Spud. Hello, Spud. Hey, Glenn, I got a story for you. What do you mean by forcing your way in here? Well, it wasn't the lieutenant. You're just a man I wanted to see. Put this man out. Ah, you don't. You handle me with care, Corporal, or I'll spill my story all over the country. What story? A pet. By an obelisk turned straighter. Sells out to the enemy. What? The obelisk conspires with General Danix to bring about downfall of House of Grouse Dock. Albalitz is first-class heel. You dare! What does this mean? Just what I say, lady. Glenn, remember those pictures I took of Danix and his officers? Yeah, what about them? Well, I took a good look at them again. And who's standing right beside Danix? But our pal, Corporal Albalitz. That's a lie. Oh, have you got the picture with your Spud? Oh, hey, take a slant. Good work, Spud. There it is. Look at him, you're the one on the end. See? Right. This is ridiculous. So you're the one who slipped Danix the information about the guards, huh? And you pinned it on me. You're heinous. This man is insane. Now, pictures don't lie even for you. Captain Albalitz, arrest the baron Albalitz. That's God. No, no. You can't do this. Yeah, that's what I said last night, Baron. But I landed in the jug just the same. Take him away. Yeah, and do me a favor, will you? Stick him in the north tower. Forward march. Look at him now. He ain't even a buck private. Oh, you'll regret this. Danix will sweep the country. And that's the man I've been listening to all these years. The man who spoke to me of loyalty. Now, Yated, you want a justification. Wait a minute. Captain Albalitz. Uh, Captain Albalitz. What, um, what would happen if I, um, abdicated? You're heinous. Your people love you. But they love freedom even more. You, you mean, uh... They'd get along without me. I'm not needed here. They can run things themselves. Yes, you're heinous. Oh, oh, then stop the revolution. Tell them I'm abdicating. You're heinous? Oh, thanks. Oh, no, my thanks. Oh, and my thanks. But get those steamer tickets quick. Three, get it? Got it. But I gotta grab one more picture before we leave. What picture? My friend a Baron sitting in the north tower checking out the days on the calendar. See you later, folks. Well, Yadav, what are you thinking of? It's a sort of strange land. It's a little hard to get used to at first. I think you're not needed. Why, I need you, darling. And I'll be a very willing subject. You? You'll be harder to govern than the whole kingdom. So we sail away from Grouse-Dark and drop anchor again in Hollywood. By the way, when Hollywood was founded 50 years ago, the majority of its citizens were sheep. When it became a town, one of the first laws prohibited the driving of more than 2,000 of its fleecy residents down Hollywood Boulevard at one time. The sheep have long since gone the way of all mutton. And Hollywood is now part of Los Angeles. But as a dog's paradise, it still has a large four-footed population. Since both our stars are owners of celebrated dogs, perhaps they'll tell us something about them. Ladies and gentlemen, Jean Raymond and Anna Sten. Thank you, Mr. DeMille. The only claim to fame my dogs may have is the fact that they are the only ones of their kind in Hollywood. At least as far as I know, they come from Siberia and they are known as summer yet. Well, since names make news, Anna, what do you call them? Well, one is Pushok, which means swan down. One is Druzhok, meaning little friend. And the third is Vanka, a nickname for Ivan. Pushork, Druzhork, and Vanka. Well, it's a cinch, they're not Irish, like my setter. But I thought you said you had a quartet. Yes, I have. And here's where I fool you. The fourth one is named Hooligan. Ah, a harp and a Russian choir. And I suppose, Jean, that you call your Irish setter Ivan Ivanov. No, I call him Trey, after the dog immortalized in Stephen Foster's point. But tell me, Anna, how did you happen to name a Russian dog Hooligan? Well, Hooligan means rough neck in Russian, too. Oh? And my Hooligan is about the loveliest dog I've ever seen. Always in a dither. Did you say lava? No, I said dither. But if you're looking for a chance to get in a word about laks-toilet soap, Mr. DeMille. Oh, I am. Well, I'll say a good word for it anytime. Laks-toilet soap has been the favorite in my household since ever I came to Hollywood. Thank you, Anna. You two will have to bring your dogs over some time and get acquainted with my family. There's Darkie DeMille, the Cocker Spaniel, Josephine DeMille, the St. Bernard, and Lutz Fanolador DeMille, a doxon. That Adrienne, the designer, presented to Mrs. DeMille with the observation that doxons speak louder than words. Oh, that's moral. Right now, my particular pets are a herd of deer on my ranch. After 15 years, I've tamed them to come within 10 feet of the front porch. Sure. Perhaps when you and Anna are here next, I'll be able to say that they bring me the morning paper. Well, by that time, we'll probably have a lot more puppies to talk about. And let's hope it won't take another 15 years to turn those deer into news boys. Well, good night, Mr. DeMille, and my appreciation to you and the Laks radio theater. Good night, Mr. DeMille. Good night, Anna. Good night, James. Thank you, Miss Sten and Mr. Raymond. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your announcer, Melville Ruick. There's an important announcement coming from Mr. DeMille in a moment. In the meantime, may I say that our stars tonight were assisted by Moroni Olson as Baron Obelitz, Winifred Harris as Countess, Frank Nielsen as Hugo and Secretary, Lee Millar as Higgins, Leo McCabe as Captain Beloritz, Eddie Cain as Lieutenant, Lou Merrill as waiter, David Kerman as soldier, Ross Forester as a footman, Brayton as cigarette girl, and Mary Lou Fisher as hat-check girl. Mr. Raymond, Mr. Gleason, and Mr. Olson appeared through courtesy of RKO Studios, Mr. DeMille Paramount, and Mr. Silver's 20th Century Fox, where he was in charge of music for the new Irving Berlin film On the Avenue. And now, Mr. DeMille. Let's suppose that you have two rich relatives, an uncle and a grandfather, both of whom remember you and their wells. And your uncle, you get a million dollars. But grandpa, who detested your uncle, gives you six million on the condition, however, that you spend every penny left by Uncle Ned within one year. This is the dire situation in which our hero finds himself next Monday night. And who better to face it than that man of iron will and steel nerves? That's Talwood of the Networks, ladies and gentlemen, Jack Benny. Today is Brewster's Millions, and brings us not only Jack Benny, but his leading lady of laughter, Mary Livingston. Our sponsors, the makers of Lux Toilets Hope, join me in inviting you to be with us again next Monday night, when the Lux Radio Theatre presents through the courtesy of the makers of Jell-O, Jack Benny and Mary Livingston in Brewster's Millions. And now, may I urge you, if you haven't done so already, send a contribution to the American Red Cross. The work of rehabilitation in the flood area has only begun. Now, as seldom before, they need our full support. 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