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If CB were here tonight, I guess he'd say something about Lux Flakes at this point.

8 seconds sound clip from the Christmas in July (1944) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:01:31 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- I happen to have a week off at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where they're celebrating 20 years of making pictures by presenting a fine new production called, 'The White Cliffs of Dover.'

- Before C.B. left, he'd arranged for a play and a cast, which I'm sure you're going to like. And which has been a pleasure for me to work with.

- It's the Paramount hit, 'Christmas in July,' and the stars are two favorites of yours, and mine, Dick Powell and Linda Darnell.

- Naturally, boy meets girl in this story...

- But from there on Mr. Preston St urges who wrote and directed the picture has a brand new idea which will give you a few surprises before the hour's over.

- If CB were here tonight, I guess he'd say something about Lux Flakes at this point.

- Well now, I don't know much about laundry, but I do know that a theater like this is a wonderful thing of about thirty million people.

- To an old trouper like me, the idea of an audience enjoying these plays without buying a ticket is fantastic.

- But here it is. You don't have to buy a thing.

- Of course the sponsor of this theater won't be exactly angry if you go out and try some Lux Flakes, but...

- After you try it then we want you to decide the whole matter on its merits.

[...]

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Christmas in July (1944) Sound Clip

The African Queen (1952)Funny quotes with sound clips from Christmas in July - Lux Radio Theatre play originally broadcast on June 25, 1944.

Actors: Dick Powell (Jimmy), Linda Darnell (Betty), Raymond Walburn (Maxford), Lionel Barrymore (Narrator)

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