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But she was busy at the studio, shaping a career such as he had thrown away.

7 seconds sound clip from the A Star is Born classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:35:35 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- And for a second team I'd say: Ann Harding, Carole Lombard, Joan Bennett, Anita Louise, Madge Bellamy, Virginia Bruce, Mary Astor, Gloria Stuart, Olivia de Havilland, Mary Bryan, and Marla Shelton.

- Offhand, I can't say whether or not I agree with your choice, but I wish I could have all your all-American beauties in one picture.

- And I wish you'd provide a police escort so that I can sneak out of here before folks start throwing things. I'm on my way.

- Good night.

- One year has passed. As Esther rose steadily in public favor, Norman dropped just as steadily into oblivion.

- At his own request, his contract was canceled and he began to devote his time to making Esther happy.

- But she was busy at the studio, shaping a career such as he had thrown away.

- And, left to himself, Norman slipped gradually back into his old ways.

- It's the night of the Academy Award dinner.

- At a table in the corner, Esther and Oliver Niles wait anxiously for Norman to arrive.

- The master of ceremonies is speaking.

- We have already applauded with our hearts as well as our hands while awards have been given to those gentlemen...

[...]

A Star is Born Sound Clip

Janet Gaynor on the microphone recording for A Star is BornAudio quotes from the old-time radio play "A Star is Born" (1937), based on a story by Adela Rogers St. Johns, first aired on September 13, 1937 on CBS's Lux Radio Theatre.

Actors: Janet Gaynor (Esther Blodgett), Robert Montgomery (Norman Maine), Lionel Stander (Libby)

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