Movie-Sounds.org > Old-Time Radio Quotes > Little Women (1950)

A fine Christmas Eve! Papa far away and Marmee out taking care of sick people!

7 seconds sound clip from the Little Women (1950) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:08:38 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- I know they will remember to be loving children to you, will work diligently so that these hard times need not be wasted...

- And that when I return I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my - my little women. How long this sad war will last...

- A message from poor Mrs. Hummel, ma'am.

- She wants to know how soon can you come?

- Right away. Amy, get my boots, dear. My wraps, Jo.

- Good night, my children. Don't wait up for me. I may be late. Merry Christmas!

- A fine Christmas Eve! Papa far away and Marmee out taking care of sick people!

- And our presents... they look so lonesome under the tree.

- And there's nothing for Marmee. Nothing. And she needs a new pair of slippers.

- Well, I'm the man in the family while Papa's away, so I'll supply the slippers.

- But how? Our money's all spent.

- Well, I bought a book. I'll take it back.

[...]

Little Women (1950) Sound Clip

Little Women vintage book coverAudio quotes from the old-time radio play "Little Women", based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, broadcast March 13, 1950 on CBS's Lux Radio Theatre.

Actors: June Allyson (Jo March), Janet Leigh (Meg March), Margaret O’Brien (Beth March), Rhoda Williams (Amy March), Peter Lawford (Laurie), Betty Lou Gerson (Marmee March), Robert Boone (Professor Bhaer)

[Amazon link] #ad

Latest Movie Sound Bites

Poll

You are using film sounds: