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It's forty-five minutes later, and blissfully unaware that they're victims of a practical joke, Jimmy and Betty are waiting in the reception room of the Maxford House Coffee Company.

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

You can hear this line at 00:22:35 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- Gentle Lux Flakes are safe for anything safe in plain water.

- You see, when you use harsh washday methods, like rough handling or rubbing, strong soaps, and too hot water, well, delicate colors can't stand that kind of treatment.

- So, whether you're dressing to please the man in your life, or impress other women, or to pamper your own pocket book, the moral is... stick to gentle Lux Flakes for colors.

- We both agree on that point, Mr. Kennedy!

- Act Two of 'Christmas in July'...

- It's forty-five minutes later, and blissfully unaware that they're victims of a practical joke, Jimmy and Betty are waiting in the reception room of the Maxford House Coffee Company.

- In the office of the president, Dr. Maxford is percolating furiously to the announcer of his radio program.

- Contests! What good are contests anyway? Why they make you a million enemies. And all they prove is you've got too much money in the first place.

- Since you can afford to toss a large chunk of it at some sap who probably never had a cup of your coffee in his life, but exists on goat's milk!

- Oh, it's deplorable, doctor.

- Has the jury reached the verdict yet?

- I don't know and I don't care.

[...]

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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