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Algiers... where the blazing desert meets the blue Mediterranean, and modern Europe jostles ancient Africa.

10 seconds sound clip from the Algiers (1941, Lux Radio Theatre) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:03:00 in the original recording.

Quote context

[...]

- I hope they'll forgive my eavesdropping and accept my gratitude, because they put the whole idea of this theater in a few words.

- It is Lux Flakes that makes a production like this, with stars like these, possible...

- And your support of both our theater and product keeps things humming on this side of the footlights.

- You took our word for it that Lux Flakes was worth a fair trial, and we have your word for it that it came through with flying colors.

- From coast to coast now, the house lights go down and the curtain goes up...

- Algiers... where the blazing desert meets the blue Mediterranean, and modern Europe jostles ancient Africa.

- A stone's throw from the modern city, the native quarter, known as the Casbah, stands like a fortress above the sea.

- Here mingle the people of many tribes and races, drifters and outcasts from all parts of the world, and criminals seeking refuge from the law.

- Supreme on these heights rules one man - Pepe le Moko - long wanted by the police.

- Far below the Casbah at police headquarters, the new commissioner demands his capture.

- I'm not interested in hearing excuses about local conditions, Inspector!

[...]

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Algiers Sound Clip

Algiers PosterAudio quotes from the old-time radio play "Algiers", based on by Henri La Barthe's novel, first aired on July 7, 1941 on CBS's Lux Radio Theatre.

Actors: Charles Boyer (Pepe le Moko), Hedy Lamarr (Gaby), Alan Napier (Inspector Slimane), Bea Benaderet (Ines)

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