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Lux Radio Theater: Skylark 02/02/1942
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So whether Claudette knows it or not, she's running a dramatic school on the side for some time. Tonight, few co-stars with Ray Meland and Brian Ahern. Ray has spent a good part of the last year working in my picture, "Reap the Wild Wind." Perhaps it's natural for a producer to be proud of his own stars. So I let his performance speak for itself. And you all know what to expect from Brian Ahern after his fine work here in the past. These three stars teamed in Skylark at Paramount, and it's their first appearance here together. The play which brings them together was written by Samson Rafeuelson and had a long run on Broadway before it became a picture. Skylark is the story of a woman with a fight on her hands, a fight to keep her husband. But the situation which threatens her home is no ordinary triangle, and the way it works out, received the approval of both motion picture and Broadway theatre audiences. It's a very modern story about a very modern woman, the clear thinking, smart dressing, luck's toilet soap type of woman. There are many like her in this broad land, and today they're all facing a challenge. Changes are taking place that give American women far larger and more important responsibilities in the economic scheme of things. Many of them will be doing men's work, and looking very glamorous at it, too. American women are working hard, but they'll work harder in the months to come, doing all kinds of things, knitting and learning first aid, of course, and even helping to make airplanes. But American women look lovely at any kind of job, at home in an office or a defense plant, and luck's toilet soap has always helped them do it, its duty's own first aid. Now for a skylock, as the curtain rises for the first act, starring Claudette Colbert as Lydia Kenyon, Ray Meland as Tony, and Brianna Hearn as Jim Blake. If Mrs. Tony Kenyon hadn't dropped into a certain jewelry store that afternoon, the trouble would never have started. If Mr. Kenyon's best friend hadn't wandered into the same store at the same time, there might never have been a mention of divorce. Anyway, that's the way it happened. Here's the jewelry store, here's the clerk, and here's the best friend, and there's Mrs. Tony Kenyon at the other end of the counter, out of sight, but not out of earshot. Can I be of service, sir? I've only got two minutes, buddy, and I have to get a gift quick for a pal of mine. There's something for his wife. Have you just stepped this way, please? He almost forgot his wedding anniversary caught up with him again, and he's going to be tied up all day. He told me he had an account here. His name is Tony Kenyon. I've got to scare up some sort of a bangle for him. These diamond clips are very popular. Okay, pick one out. Oh, I shouldn't like the responsibility. Well, okay. Eaning, meaning, money, mow. This one. How much? $2,100. $2,100 smack of ruse? Okay, what am I worried about at his door? Wouldn't you like it in graves, sir? Oh, yes, yes. Let's see. How about happy fifth anniversary? You think so, sir? No. Now, you're right. Why be reminded of it every time you wear it? What about to my beloved wife? No, no. He's probably saving that one for a tombstone. How about to Lydia with love, Tony? That's pretty simple. It's quite refined. Does it say enough? Doesn't it say everything? Oh, yes. What more can you say to her wife after five years on the back of the clip? Okay. Have it ready by five o'clock? Yes, sir. Go on my way to his house. Don't forget the inscription. Oh, no, sir. Yes, madam. Can I be of service, madam? Yes, please. I'd like to see my gift. I beg your pardon? That diamond clip you just sold. You see, I'm Mrs. Ganyan. Mrs. Ganyan? Oh, dear. Let's see it. Oh, it's lovely, but much too expensive. Madam, I'm sorry if anything I said offended you. No, no, no, no. But let this be our secret, hm? Oh, of course, madam. Now, you just put this clip away and show me some other due dead. That's something a little more reasonable, please. Theodore, is that Mr. Ganyan? I believe it is madam. Oh, yes, Theodore, quick, before he comes in, where can I put this? What is it, madam? It's an anniversary gift, an album. I want to put it somewhere so we can pick it up accidentally. Perhaps on the evening paper, madam. He always goes straight for the papers. Oh, you've noticed that too, have you? Well, madam, you see. Never mind, Theodore. It's a good suggestion. Put it right on top of the paper. Yes, madam. Hello. In the living room, darling. Evening, darling? Hello. Well, that's you. Yeah, more beautiful than ever. But how does it feel to be married to a mug like me for five years? Oh, I think I'm going to like it. Don't let me rush you, babe. Just take your time. Darling. Say, you look tired. I am. Finally got that new van time campaign lined up. It means an extra million in advertising to the firm. Well, that's wonderful. Here, darling. You won't just sit down. But I wish I had a better slogan for this cock-eyed dog food, though. I had to get him to OK the deal tonight. Well, that's what parties are for, aren't they? Oh, darling, please. You know, when you're a kid, you go to parties for ice cream. When you're a young girl, you go to play post office. But when you've been married five years, well, you have to close the deal. I'm sorry about tonight, really, darling. I know you are. That's why I put up with it. I wonder where the evening paper is. Hmm? Those van times are funny, duck. But I think we can work the deal if we can handle Mertle van time. You know what she wears under her skirts, don't you? Yep, her husband's pants. All right. Say, how have you been getting along with Mertle lately? Oh, so so. She unvends once in a while and calls me Dery. You know, I remember the last time she was at the house. She was sitting there, and Mr. Van Tyne was sitting right there. What did they talk about? Do you remember? Word for word? Well, sitting right there. Mr. Van Tyne saw. So, darling, I don't care what he said. Just what he said, that's all. Well, he said, "My dear Mrs. Kenyon, you have a wonderful cook." And then he burped. Oh, that made me know what. Oh, there's the paper. Oh, no, look out, darling. What's the matter? I was afraid you were going to knock something off the table there. Oh, don't be silly. You want me to take a look at this? We're running full-page ads today. No, it's very interesting, I'm sure. Best we've had, I guess. Mm, not bad. Nice cut, that one. Darling. Uh-huh. Darling, wouldn't it be nice to sort of have an album history of our marriage? You know, all snapshot letters and souvenirs. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. You haven't heard a word I said. Mm-hmm. So a hippopotamus walked in and sat right on my knee. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Suddenly, I found myself with a ball in my arms. We were using the old T-formation. It was a quick opening playthrough tackle. My interference was mouse trapped. I flashed around and gave the secondary my hips. The safety man leered and straight armed me. Boy, I straight armed him right back. Whee, the crowd screamed. I sprinted across the last white line. Hooray! Touchdown. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Oh, what's the use? Look, Tony. It's an album. Mm-hmm. An album. What? Well, right here under your nose. Come on, let's take a look at it. Mm-hmm. See, it's got pictures and everything. There's one of me. Say, you were pretty cute, then. What's the matter with me now? Not a thing. Hey. What's that? A fifth avenue bus, vintage five years ago. Just a bus? Perhaps you don't recall doubting, but we picked each other up on the top of a bus. Oh, yeah. I forgot. Yeah. I keep forgetting it was the case of love at first sight. Yeah. How do you like this? What is it? A Valentine. Where in the woods you get there? From your own trembling hand. Oh, look, in this letter, remember? Mm-hmm. Yeah, Mr. Kenyon. We regret that we are compelled to dispense with your services as of today, December 22nd. Swell, Christmas present, wasn't it? Mm-hmm. Terrific. In some ways, it was one of the loveliest Christmases I've ever had. What? With me out of a job, thoroughly licked another dollar in the house, pattingly weeping on your bosom? I loved it. Oh, now, look, if you really want to laugh, how would you like to read some of your old love letters? Oh, is that funny? Tony, they're corny, but beautiful. Well, let's see. They get better further down. Yeah. My angel of this earthly paradise. That's a forgery. Ha-ha-ha. Oh, that must be George. George, what's he doing here so early? I love darling, I've got a little business to talk over with him. Why don't you go upstairs and get dressed? No, no, there's plenty of time. But you see, George and I won't be in that way. Never the last time. I wish. Well, thanks. Hello, Tony. Oh, hello, hello, George. Where have I got it all right? Here we are. Yes. Here, it's going to cost you $2,100-- Oh, George, did you see a rally about those sketches? Oh, who? O'Reilly. What are you talking about? Here, take this thing. Hello, George. Oh, hello, Lydia. Oh, hello, Lydia. Hello, George. Hi, hi, hi, hi. I didn't see you. What's in that little package, George? Oh, that-- it's some sketches from O'Brien. Give it to me. Yeah, darling. It's your present. Oh, thank you, sweetheart. What is it? Well, why don't you open it? No, I want you to tell me. Well, it's a-- it's a diamond clip. Well, how do you know, George? Well, you see, I showed her to me the office. Yeah. Oh, gee, it's beautiful. I just dropped it by to have the engraving job down. Mm-hmm. Were you clever in the inscription, darling? Well, in a way. Oh, I wouldn't-- I wouldn't say clever, Tony. Oh, wouldn't you? You know, simple, I thought, to Lydia with love, Tony. Well, I didn't think it was the place to be clever, though. Ah. Mm. It sounds like a bracelet. No, no. Sweet. It's a diamond clip. [LAUGHS] Women's intuition is usual. 100% wrong. Don't go on. Open it. All right. Oh. Why, it is the bracelet. Huh? What? Oh, it's lovely. And the inscription is very clever, Tony. Yeah? What'd you say? Tony versus Lydia fights every Friday night. [LAUGHTER] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [LAUGHTER] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] And this is my anniversary present, the bracelet. Do you like it, Mrs. Fantine? It's very nice, my dear, in a small way. Oh, I think it's small and a nice way, Mrs. Fantine. Well, on our second anniversary, Mr. Fantine gave me bracelets practically to the elbow. Really? Yes. Well, perhaps when Mr. Kenyans is old as Mr. Fantine, I'll have more. Where is Mr. Kenyan? I haven't seen you. Oh, he'll be right down. Oh, by the way, did he tell you that you're going to join us in Palm Beach for your vacation? Palm Beach. Yes. Oh, I guess it must have slipped his mind. Will you excuse me? I'll find out what's holding him up. [MUSIC PLAYING] Tony. Coming. You'd better get downstairs, the Emperor and Empress are here. Mr. Mr. Fantine? You have added their names. Listen, Tony, why didn't you tell me you'd accepted Fantine's again for Palm Beach? Slip my mind, I guess. That's what I said. To whom? Myrtle. Oh, well, you know Myrtle. Oh, by heart. She was Miss Coney Island, then Miss 42nd Street, then Miss America. No, she's Mrs. Verntide with the pork avenue accent. Darling, you know she's mentioned it several times lately. I think she wants us to give her our cook. I know she does. She's hinted to me about it. Well, what did you do? Oh, I've parried her rather neatly, I thought. You parried her? Just what do you mean? Well, I made it very clear to it that this is a free country. The slaves were liberated by Abraham Lincoln in 1865, but I did it with the utmost finesse. Lydia, you're not very bright. Oh, well, what do you want me to do? Get down on my knees, wrap up my cook, and have her delivered to the Vantine's house with an apple in her mouth. This is no time of losing a temper. Don't you realize that one Vantine's dog food is not the biggest account? And two, it means an extra million in advertising, which I may get tonight. One, three years ago when we wanted to spend our vacation on the island, we had to go to Palm Beach because that's where Myrtle wanted to go. But we got this house as a result, didn't we? And half a million dollars more in advertising. Yes, we got the house all right. Somewhere along the line, I lost you. Oh, you don't like the house. I love it. Then why do you want to start a fight in the night of our fifth anniversary? No, I'm willing to drop the whole subject right now. All right, that's dropped. Good, it's dropped. But the cook stays here. Have you tried this ham yet, Mr. Vantine? It's just wonderful. Well, that's not strange in the Kenyan minute, huh? You know, Mrs. Kenyon, I've been coveting and coveting your cook. Really? Yes, I've often said to Pucci. That's Mr. Vantine. That's what I thought. I've often said that the cuisine at the Kenyon's is so much better than poor little me is able to provide. Before you flat on him at the Vantine. Darling, why keep the secret any longer? We might as well tell them right now. Tell them what? You remember, darling? No, I don't. Oh, yes you do. Well, why don't you tell them then? All right, I will. We remembered how much you enjoyed Maddie's cooking. So Lydia said to me, she's a darling. Why not give Mrs. Vantine if she would like to have Maddie? Well, no, isn't that just lovely? Yeah! Lydia, what? I broke a plate. Will you pardon me a moment, please? I don't know. [INTERPOSING VOICES] [INTERPOSING VOICES] Theodore, Theodore, come here. Yes, Mrs. Kenyon? Where's the mustard? Why right here, Mrs. Kenyon? Good, now. Give me the oil, the vinegar, the red pepper, and some grated cheese over there. Mrs. Kenyon, may I ask why? What you are preparing? It's a surprise for a friend of mine. Slap some ham in there, Theodore. Mrs. Kenyon, I don't believe the combination. Wait a minute, there's something missing. I know. Do we have any clothes? Clothes? Mrs. Kenyon, hello. Here you are, Mrs. Vantine. This is special for you. My dear, what is it? I just wanted to taste it, that's all. You've never tasted such food in your life. Why, thank you, darling. Maddie's inspiration? Maddie's in mine. Just try it. Mm, it looks good. Help! [LAUGHTER] [SCREAMING] [LAUGHTER] Help, bring me work! Lydia, what did you do? That's a fine thing at a party. Oh, you can keep your party. I'm going out for a walk. [INAUDIBLE] [INAUDIBLE] Oh, excuse me. Excuse me. Doing somewhere? I'm going out for a walk. Oh, well, would you rather go for a ride, my cousin? That's right here. Thank you, no. Hey, you look mad. I am mad. You know, take it easy. You shouldn't run away from parties like this, you know? And I suppose you just sit in the car until you cool up. Thank you. That's better. Incidentally, who are you? I'm the hostess. Oh, well, I'm your guest. Oh, who invited you? Mrs. Vantine, I'm an old friend. Oh, I see. I was just on my way in. Say, isn't this your anniversary party? Yes, it is. Go right in and enjoy yourself. Oh, I can't leave a lady in distress. Please, I just want to think by myself. Perhaps you could think better if I took your way. Right now, I want to dig a deep hole and crawl into it. I'm wonderful with a pick and shovel. I'll let you know. OK. Earlier, there's nothing so sad as a wedding anniversary. Oh, now I know you. You're the 10 cents to our cynic. You say the opposite of what's printed on greeting cards. Oh, not at all. Oh, listen, I'd like it to be wonderful for you. I'd like to see you're sitting on a star. Thanks. I'm rooting for you, see? You know, I think I'm glad to meet you. I doubt it. Why? Any woman who's been married for five years doesn't really want to meet me. You just want to play at meeting me. You want to shoot the chutes, nibble on some popcorn, and then run home. What's your name? And Jim Blake. How do you do, Mr. Blake? I could show you the moon, lady. Make you feel wonderful walking out. OK, Mr. Blake, show me the moon. Here we go. Oh, Jim, Jim, where are you going? There's your friend, Mr. Blake. I am at all. Jim, just a minute. See you later, metal. Smile. She won't like it so smile. Oh, oh, see you later, metal. [LAUGHTER] [MUSIC PLAYING] [BEEPING] [MUSIC PLAYING] Two bacon and eggs, half white. Now, are you tired? No, I feel wonderful. Have you walked out on parties before? No, I make a habit of it, with the right companion. Well, well, it be, folks. What's the specialty of the house, pal? Hamburger with the without. Hamburger with, please. Oh, but I haven't shown you the moon yet. With no moon. You, buddy. Hamburger without. Might as well have onions, too, buddy. Too big is late. OK, OK. [LAUGHTER] You know, I wonder if I've made a mistake. In doing what? In restraining myself from making love to you? Oh, it was nice of you to restrain yourself. I could pretty easily have tried. Sure, I'd have slapped your face. That's what I thought. Well, what are you going to do about your future anniversaries? Fight. Oh, no, you won't. You can't lick the 20th century. Not when you're married to it, you can't. You won't fight. You'll drink a little and you'll flirt a little. That sounds nasty. It is. And in time, you'll become like me. Well, there's always somebody like Myrtle to flirt with. Oh, so she's your moonlight. Well, not exactly a moonlight. Oh, I've meant to call it off several times. But then I always remember my firm. Collins, Wilkinson, Cohen, and Blake. Blake, that's me. See, the firm gets half its business from Myrtle. And that's the story of your life? Until tonight. What are you looking for? Someone like you. I'd been a goodbye note on Collins, Wilkinson, and Cohen's pull over you. Look, I've got a boat on the sound. A woman can go on that boat, can't she? What kind of a woman? Well, she'd have to have beauty. Otherwise, I wouldn't want her. And she'd have had her unhappiness. Otherwise, she wouldn't want me. You know, I'm beginning to feel very sorry for you. And for yourself, too. Oh, no, no. Not for myself. I know what I want. I've always known. Come on, take me home, will you? [MUSIC PLAYING] Lydia, is that you? Where have you been? Oh, darling, forgive me. I've behaved atrociously. That's right, you have. I was furious at Myrtle, so I went off with this man who was a perfect stranger. He means nothing to me. I'm not worried about that. I'm so sorry, Tony. I wanted our anniversary to be beautiful. But I made it ugly, I suppose. Well, it's my fault, too. Oh, I love your darling. It's still not too late. It's still our anniversary. Our anniversary's over. This is tomorrow. Well, we can salvage something out of it. You bet we can salvage something. Do you realize you've jeopardized the entire Vantine campaign? $150,000 in commissions? But how? Don't you know Blake is the Vantine house guest? Yes, but I didn't. What are you handing me all that applesauce for? I'm in the spot, don't you realize that? I'm sorry. You're sorry. I didn't realize what I was doing. Well, I'll tell you what you're going to do. You're going to get on that telephone before that female gets into bed. I want this whole mess straightened up before I lose that account. Is that all you're losing? Isn't that enough? I'll get on that phone. I don't know what you're going to say that's up to you. All right, Tony. And this is the beginning and the end of all that high pollutant, discontented wife business, too. Make it clear that the episode was innocent in your pod. I will. 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Let's get some sleep, Lydia. In a moment. [SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC] Hello? This is Mrs. Canyon. Would you please send a taxi right away? No, I don't know where I'm going up. I'll decide that later. [MUSIC PLAYING] [CHEERING AND APPLAUSE] After a brief information, Mr. Demille presents Claudette Colbert, Ray Milan, and Brian Ahern in Act II of Skylark. Why, it's Sally. And looking especially well tonight. Thanks, Mr. Rueck. It must be my new hairdo. I'm glad you like my swirl, Carol. It's gorgeous. Sally, girl with the swirl, Carol, you have me upwards. Well, maybe it is a silly name, but the style is making a hit. It's becoming the most everyone and easy to manage, too. And that's important right now. Women don't have much time for beauty care these days, Mr. Rueck. They're too busy trying to help their country, but they want to look pretty just as much as ever. We men think they're managing to do both. Very successfully, Sally. Well, Mr. Rueck, a woman knows that if her hair is done becomingly and her skin looks smooth and blossom fresh, she just can't help but look nice. So when she finds a complexion care, let's quick and easy. And it really works. Well-- She says, hooray for lux toilet, so doesn't she, Sally? Indeed, she does, Mr. Rueck. To be more specific, women say that daily, active, lather facials with lux soap are a wonderful help in keeping skin smooth and lovely to look at. Sally, I'm sure the ladies in our audience would like to hear more about these quick lux beauty facials and how to take one. Well, here's all you do. You pat the creamy, active, lux soap lather lightly in. You rinse with warm water and follow with a dash of cool. Then with a soft towel, you pat your face dry. Takes just a few minutes, but oh, how beautifully fresh your skin looks afterwards. Well, Sally, famous screen stars here in Hollywood say they never neglect these lux soap, active, lather facials. You see, active lather does a thorough job. It removes stale cosmetics and every trace of dust and dirt. But this fine toilet soap is so gentle and mild that it agrees with delicate skin. Why don't you try these lux soap beauty facials for 30 days? You'll love the rich lather lux soap has. So smooth and creamy, it seems to caress your skin. Your precious complexion deserves the best of care. Do as lovely screen stars do. Use fine white lux toilet soap regularly. Get three cakes tomorrow. Now, Mr. DeMille returns to the microphone. Act two of Skylock, starring Claudette Colbert has Lydia, Ray Meland as Tony, and Brianna Hearn as Jim Blake. [MUSIC PLAYING] In an ice cold rage, Lydia Kenyon left her home and husband. In a white hot temper, her husband has gone out to look for her. His first stop is at the law offices of Collins, Wilkinson, Cohen, and Blake. I want to see Blake. Have you an appointment? No, I haven't, but I want to see Blake. I'm sorry, but Mr. Blake isn't in. Oh, he isn't, huh? You don't mind if I take a look to you? You come back here. Come back. You, Jim Blake? If nothing's wrong, I am. Where's my wife? The information clerk is outside. Don't get funny. I tried to stop him, Mr. Page. No, it's all right. Close the door, Ms. Hub. Yes, sir. All right, where is she? Who are you? My name is Kenyon. Oh, Kenyon? Well, how do you do, Jim? Sit down. Now, look, my wife is gone, and unless I'm mistaken, you've got plenty to do with it. Why did you go with her last night? Oh, don't ask me that, pal. I wasn't photographing the scenery. Look, are you going to help me, aren't you? Well, what do you want to know? I don't know what you talked about. Pal, she was having a look at the horizon. Oh, at her horizon. Well, there's only one chum. She examined it with great care. No, she was interested all right, but she decided to wait until she could get it at a bargain price. And she thought maybe it could be done on the installment plan. I don't know what you're talking about. The lady seemed to be unhappy, Chum. I wish you wouldn't keep on calling me Chum. OK, pal. Anything else? Did she consult you about a divorce? About a divorce. No. Did she consult you? Yes. I got a note this morning. Oh, well, that's a simple matter. How about incompatibility? Very genteel? Incompatibility in my eye. Now, see here, Blake, there's going to be no divorce. Is that clear? She can't prove a thing. Oh, Mr. Blake. Yes, Ms. Hobb? I mean, I speak to you, Mr. Blake. Oh, go right ahead, Ms. Hobb. Well, it's rather-- I mean-- Oh, I see it's confidential. Excuse me, Mr. Kenyon. Ms. Hobb, I suppose you just whispered it, please. Mrs. Kenyon is here to see you. Oh, oh, thank you. Just ask Mr. Pauntler, right, to wait in Mr. Cohen's office for a minute, will you, please? Yes, sir. Sit down, Kenyon. No, I'm going. But before I do, if there's anything else my wife said, I wish you'd be good enough to lay it on the table and stick to the words, leave out the music. Well, let me see. She didn't like your friends. Oh, she didn't. Well, that's too bad. And did she perhaps suggest that I quit my job? You wouldn't do that, would you? You think I'm crazy? It might help, pal. Tell off the bus. Take your woman by the hand. Climb to the top of a hill. Ah, look us over, moon. She's a woman. She's like itself. She makes the grass, girl, see? I've got hold of her hand, and I'm not letting it go. Why, she's a skylar. Look, I don't get this. But something tells me I ought to bust you in the nose. No, I don't want to fight with you. Oh, you're the sort of a guy who doesn't want to face any kind of a shoulder. At the moment, I'm only interested in showing you out, pal. And don't call me pal. OK, chum. Good day. Hello? Oh, Charlotte, this is Tony Kenyon. Say, is Lydia at your place? Oh, you haven't seen her at all, huh? No, I'm at the ad club. But if you hear from her, let me know, will you? Yeah, yes, I'm all right. You're going slightly nuts at all. Hi, Tony. Any word from Lydia? No, she disappeared. Ah, she's probably just gone to a hotel. I've been on the phone ever since yesterday. What happened to her? Oh, it's not so bad, Tony. It's the old story of the neglected wife. Every man has to face it. Just what does she expect you to do anyway? Well, I saw it again, that if I wanted a bag, I'd have to give up my job. I wish I could help. Oh, what could you do? Well, whenever I get in a jam with Charlotte, I lie. You lie? Yeah, sure. It's the safest, most reliable thing a red-blooded husband can do. Ah, yeah, but-- If I lied about quitting my job, Lydia'd see through it in a minute. No, I don't know. You could try. This call for you, Mr. Kenyon. Oh, take it here? Yes, I go right ahead. Thanks. Hello? Mr. Kenyon, this is Theodore. Yes, Theodore, what is it? Oh, I am disagreeing Mrs. Kenyon's orders, sir. But I thought I'd like you to know she's home now. Becky? She is? She's going to Reno, sir. Oh, well, thank you, Theodore. And look, if she tries to leave Storler, will you? I'll be right there. I'm going to stall her permanently. Wish me luck, John. I'm sorry, Tony, but I don't want to see you again. So now you're going back to the bus we met on. Please don't joke about it. I'm not joking. I'm serious. You know that bus belongs to me, too. I was once on it, same as you. When I first saw you, I knew just one thing. I wanted to be near you. I still want to be near you, no matter how much it costs. Oh, don't be silly. You couldn't afford the price, and I never asked you to pay it. I know where your heart is in your office. Well, I guess it's too late, but I quit my job this morning. You quit? Yep, but no, I feel kind of scared. Tony, Tony, look at me. Oh, I did it. I did it all, right? Well, I can't believe my ears. I hardly recognize myself, and I went into the boss's office. Took a lot of nerve, let me tell you. What happened? Well, I took a deep breath and busted right in and started talking. Oh, what did you say? It happened that the president of Red Wing Cigarettes was there in conference, so I told him off first. How? I simply said they ought to give away gas masks to anybody who smoked his seaweed, and he got pretty sore. Oh, well, I should think he won. Yeah, and then the boss asked me if I'd been drinking, and I said no, but that it was a very good idea. Tony, you decided, then he asked me to take it easy, and I laughed right in his face. Oh, didn't he get mad? Didn't he get mad? Why, he was furious. So I said, now listen, take it easy, Baldy, take it easy. Oh, no, no, no, no. Oh, Tony, did you really do it, honestly? Oh, would I say I had? I'll let you. We can talk now, can we, please? Well, I guess it wasn't any harm. What do you mind if I kissed you first? That might not do any harm, either. Lydia, how could you ever say I didn't love you? I didn't say you didn't love me. It's only lately you haven't been in love with me. Oh, shut up. Oh, George? Tony, say, listen, everything went off great last night. Yeah, she went over the whole thing, hook, line, and sinker. Huh? No, no, no, I told her it would take a couple of weeks to get things cleaned up at the office. So all right, it'll take a couple of years. Tony. Oh, I've got to hang up. See you later. Good morning, darling. Oh, good morning, sweetie. Sleep well? Like a rock. You know, for two cents, I wouldn't go back to that office, not even today. Oh, what's a couple of weeks? We have a whole lifetime ahead of us. Yeah. Well, I think I'll go upstairs and finish this. Bye, sweetie. Bye. Excuse me, madam. Yes, Theodore. This is Ventine, madam. Mrs. Ventine? I want to see you. Well, good morning, Mrs. Ventine. I was just going to have breakfast. Would you like a cup of coffee? No, thanks. Oh, there's miss a lovely morning. I didn't come here to discuss the weather. You didn't? Mr. Blake is very charming, isn't he? Oh, he's quite remarkable. In what way? Oh, I don't know. He has a remarkable mind, I think. Are you trying to kid me? What do you mean? I mean, that metal stuff. Oh, I see. Well, perhaps it would simplify everything, Mrs. Ventine. If I told you, I have no intention of seeing Mr. Blake again. Are you trying to imply there's something between Mr. Blake and me? Aren't you? Mrs. Kenyon, I don't think you realize who you're talking to. Oh, what do you bet I do? Look, what did you come here for anyway? To tell you exactly what I think about you. You put on a lot of errors for a woman in your position, just because I've been patient with you. It's gone to your head. Who do you think you are anyway? A nobody whose husband doesn't make any year what mine makes in a week. Will you get out of here? Not before I'm ready. I'm giving you all to see. Hands off, Jim Blake, or maybe you think it would be easy for your husband to find another job. Are you threatening to discharge my husband? Just one more crack, and he's through right now. Oh, aren't you funny? You really believe what you're saying? You won't have to wait long to find out. Do you think for one minute that all the years Tony's put into his work could be tossed aside by a scheming, greedy cow like you? He's out, do you hear? He's fired, beginning today. I'm beginning to believe you could do it. And I won't do you any good to go to my husband, Derry. You're not his type. So that's business, huh? It's about time you woke up from your beauty sleeve. What's so funny? Oh, this is that time. For your information, Tony quit yesterday. That's a hot one. Well, it doesn't matter what you think. I don't even blame you. Well, no, you know, as a matter of fact, I should be grateful to you. But yes, your lady bound him full. Your Santa Claus. Oh, do you know? I actually want to say something sweet to you. Well, go ahead and say it. No, no, I'd better not. It might ruin everything. Goodbye, you tramp. Oh, Tony, it was-- Tony, listen, what are you talking about? I told you, you're fired, isn't it, marvelous? Will you please tell me what happened? Oh, Tony, she was impossible. I was determined to be nice to that woman if it killed me. Well, give it to me, word for word. Well, she played right into our hands. I couldn't resist it. I said just exactly the right things to get you fired as of today. That's what you wanted, wasn't it? Well, yes, that's what I wanted. And it doesn't really matter whether you walk out later as she gets you kicked out today, does it? Oh, no, no, no, certainly. Oh, darling, we're free. Right now, this minute, we're free. Can you imagine? Mrs. Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy. Mr. Blake wishes to be a nurse. Oh, yes, there they'll show him in. Sir, he's got a lot of nerve coming here at a time like this. Good morning. Hello, Jim. Hello, hello, hello, can you, no? Jim, I wish you'd been here. Why? Because I'm so proud of myself. This morning, Tony had an office, a desk, a telephone, and six weeks of slavery, still ahead of him. But with one easy stroke, I wiped it all out. What happened? Well, with Myrtle Vantines' angelic help, Tony doesn't have to go back to the office. Myrtle's going to have him fired. Yeah. But, you see, he'd already quilt. That's the big joke. I see. It doesn't seem funny to him. Listen, what are you doing here anyway? Oh, I just thought I'd come out. What for? What, you see us, of course. Oh, no, that's where you're wrong. I came to see my client. Oh, thank you, Jim. I don't think I'm going to need your services any longer. That remains to be seen. Oh, yeah? Oh, I don't be so stuffy, you two. You know, I have a feeling that Jim's going to be our best friend from now on. He doesn't seem to think so. I wish you'd stop referring to me as he. Anything I call this history is supposed to be, though. Yes, what's the matter with you, Tony? Oh, what's the matter, pal? Say, what is this, a courtroom? Well, why are you so angry? Well, who wouldn't be? That big fathead comes in here? Tony. So, you quit, eh, Jim? Yeah. So that's her story. What do you mean by that? What do you mean? What's going on here? Now, just one more question. Not in my house. Well, an innocent man never minds answering questions. Go ahead, Jim. Ask your question. Not your boss's telephone number, Kenyon. Longacre, 50598. Shall I call, or will you save me the trouble? You get out of here. Wait. You don't have to call, Jim. You are lying to me, weren't you? Yes. You hadn't quit your job. Nope. When you told me about Myrtle, you weren't happy at all. You were hating it, and everything last night was alive. No, when I said I loved you, I meant it. Are you sure? You shut up. Selling the house. Selling the car. Do I do anything to keep you? But you didn't do anything except lie. All right, I lied. Thanks, Jim. I guess I've still got time to catch that train. Lydia, where are you going? To Reno. Lydia! Sorry, pal. Yeah, me too. I knew I should have sucked you. Oh, hell, easy now. Sorry, chum. Oh. [MUSIC PLAYING] Reno! Reno! Reno! Reno! Reno! Case of Jenny Carver versus Joseph Carver, pre-granted. Mary Hope versus Lawrence Hope, pre-granted. Lydia Kenyon versus Tony Kenyon, pre-granted. Telegram to James Blake, New York. My ring is in the wishing well. Stop. Meet me Ken, Ken, tomorrow. Stop. I'm a Skylark, signed Lydia. Good night, Jim. Thanks for bringing me home. Can I come up for a drink? Oh, not in this hotel, mister. You ought to move another two weeks in this vault, and you'll be going back to your husband. No, no. As far as I'm concerned, Tony's dead, divorced, and buried. Oh, I'll feel better when he knows that. Good night, darling. Good night, Jim. Hello. Oh. Kind of late, aren't you? What are you doing in here? Get out. No, thanks. I'm very comfortable. Then I'll call the clerk and have you thrown out. Oh, do you want any good? Call the man at the desk who didn't want to be disturbed. You see, I told him I was your husband. Oh, very clever. And I showed him some credentials. The most important was a $10 bill. You know, I should learn not to underestimate you, Tony. Yes, that's fatal. You mean it was fatal once. As a matter of fact, I'm glad you're here. Well, now that's more like it. Yes, I want to be sure there are no hangovers left, and there are none. You know, you sound kind of worried about me. Oh, no, the only worry I've had about you, Tony, was the fact that I was responsible for losing your job. Oh, I'm at many offers. You had? Well, then I have no further worries. Except one. You see, this divorce hasn't meant a thing. I still love you the same as I always did. I'm sorry. You were so right about me. I was whirling around in a vacuum. It's called competition. Are you trying to tell me you've changed? Nope. I'll be better to type it. The type you liked on that Fifth Avenue bus. You only think you have. Well, isn't it the same thing? No. So now you'd better get out of here. Well, you would have sucked another take any out of money. I only wanted my independence, Tony. I'm going back to my old job. Independence. Nobody's independent. No matter where you sit, there's always someone sitting a step higher. Oh, I can see you've changed a lot. Well, anyway, I want you to take this. The deed to our summer place on the island. No, I don't want it. I don't want to do what you want with it. Give it away, sell it. Always more yours than mine, anyway. Yes, it was. Let's go up there now. Well, Tony, are you trying to make me unhappy? If I was sure you meant that, I'd go away. But I still love you. And I can't imagine anything without you. And you can't without me. Tony, I look at you and I see someone I used to know a long time ago. Is that all? That's all. No other feeling? None, whatever. All the little things we have, the little half dreams, the pieces of the future we saw together, et cetera. I've forgotten them. Even me, et cetera. I envy you. Well, you shouldn't. So what are you staring at? You. I think I'm going to kiss you. You are not? Yes, yes, I'm sure I am. No, no, no, no, no. Well, no other emotion at all, huh? It's just a habit. It's an involuntary reflex and it proves I'm normal. That's the way I like them, normal. Well, I think I'm going to kiss you again. No, Tony, no, no. Oh, you. Well, I'll be leaving now, but you mustn't forget, darling. It takes two to make it a voice just as it does anything else. Good-bye. We pause now for station identification. This is the Columbia Broadcasting System. [MUSIC PLAYING] In just a few minutes, Mr. DeMille and our stars, Claudette Colbert, Ray Milan, and Brian Herne will return in Act 3 of Skylar. Meanwhile, here's a busy man answering a late afternoon phone call. Hello? Hi, Dick. I'm fine. Bridge came with the boys. Sounds good, but not tonight. I've got a date with my wife. His wife's birthday celebration, and it's a date that Bill wouldn't miss. He's looking forward to stepping out with someone he still thinks is the prettiest girl in the world. Yet Jane really hasn't much time for beauty care. She's too busy all day taking care of her home and her lively young children. But one outstanding charm she has. And that's beautiful skin. Skin so smooth and soft, it gives her the appearance of beauty and freshness always. Skin that makes Bill think of rose petals. And Jane's much too clever ever to take chances with complexion beauty. She says, one thing I never neglect is my daily active lather facial with luxe soap. It takes just a few minutes. First, I pat the rich creamy lather lightly in, rinse with warm water, and with cool, and pat with a soft towel to dry. Afterward, when I touch my skin, it feels beautifully soft and smooth. Looks so fresh, too. Yes, no wonder Jane's enthusiastic about this daily luxe soap care. And no wonder her husband says as they're dancing. [MUSIC PLAYING] Gosh, honey, you get prettier with every birthday. Lovely women everywhere, including nine out of 10 Hollywood stars, depend on this gentle luxe soap complexion care. Why don't you begin your daily facials with this luxurious beauty soap? Try them for 30 days and see what they'll do to help you keep skin smooth and lovely. Get three cakes of luxe toilet soap and begin tomorrow. Now, our producer, Mr. DeMoo. Curtin rises on the third act of Skylark. [MUSIC PLAYING] It's afternoon of the following day. On his terrace, the Chipper, Mr. Kenyon, is basking in the warm sunlight. For the first time in his life, he has no place to go. Nothing to do. And he's enjoying it. It seems that Mr. Kenyon is something of a Skylark himself. Listen, Tony, do you realize it's 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and you're still in pajamas? George, you, my boy, I've stepped off that express train. I'm in the woods by a rippling brook and I love it. Don't you envy me? No, but I've got something I really do envy you. I had lunch today with Fred Cos. What's he want? Oh, he only wants you to be his new advertising and sales manager. That's all. Well, I'm not interested, George. Don't think Lydia would like it. Aren't you staking a little too much on Lydia's coming back? Staking my entire future? Yeah, you're nuts. No, no, I'm in it. Lydia's done the greatest thing in the world for me, George. I'm happy. Anyway, I've got another job. Doing what? South America and traveling with the birds. You are nuts. Mr. Blake, please. I'll announce myself. But Mr. Blake-- Oh, oh, here you are. Well, well, how are you, John? Where's Lydia? Ah, the information desk is right outside. Now, don't be funny. He didn't say anything funny. Now, look, I received a note from Lydia this morning. She said she saw you last night and talked to you. What did you say to her? Oh, don't ask me that, John. I didn't have a stenographer with me. Where is the island? What island? She said she went up to the island. She had to think. Oh. Oh, the island? Well, now, that's interesting. Where is it? I don't know, John. Lots of islands, Staten Island, Governor's Island, Coney Island, a thousand islands. Oh, keep quiet. I was only trying to be helpful. Well, I think I'll go up and get dressed. Goodbye, John. Oh, I'm not leaving. I'm sticking right with you, see. With her, thou goist, thither me. All right. And I'll find that island, see? And I'm going up there to talk some sense into her. Fine, John. And stop calling me chummed. OK, pal? Jim, why did you come up here? Came to get an answer to a simple question. Must it be yes or no? I'm afraid so. Lydia, are you going to take him back? I don't know. You can't keep running away from him forever, you know. It's so difficult to erase five years from your memory overnight. Don't you see, everything I look at, it's us. Tony and me, this is our island. That's the boathouse he built. It's still not finished, but his intentions were good. What do you propose doing? I'll handle it somehow. Lydia, why don't we go away? Look, I've got my boat coming up here. She'll be here in the morning. We'd only be running away. Yes, but we'd be running away to get married. Why are we to be off the mainland by noon? And I could put notes in little bottles to Collins, Wilkinson and Cullen to tell them that we won't be back. Nice work, chum. Nice work. Tony, where are you? Up here on the boat, huh? What are you doing up there? Eve's dropping, chum. Look out, I'm coming down. Now, watch out for that loose board. Don't have no fear, my sweet. I'm sure you'll put it in the mountain goat. I can slap it up. No, it will be bad. Tony, Tony, are you all right? Oh, a mountain goat. He's a goat all right. Tony, look at me. Oh, Jim, carry him up to the house. What, that big lug? But Jim, he may be seriously hurt for carrying, please. Oh, all right, all right. Come on, go put your arm up here. Darling, Lydia, Dolly, cut that out. Oh, Jim, be careful. He's delirious. I love you, darling. I love you. Stop that. He's pinching my arm. Jim, this is no time to be funny. Lydia, this guy is faking. He's not delirious. Of course he is. He thinks you're me. Well, does he pinch you until you bleed? Darling! Ow! Jim, we forgot to do something to bring him to. Maybe some water will do it. Well, there's a whole ocean full of it. Here you go, and good luck, pal. Hey! [MUSIC PLAYING] Well, what goes Lydia? Is he going to stay up here tonight? It looks like it. Well, if he does, so do I. No, maybe he thinks he's protecting me. At heart, Tony's very conventional. And of course, he thinks I'm perfect. If he didn't think so, he-- Oh. What? I-- I think I can fix it, so he'll let me alone. But for good. How? Like I said, Jim, Tony's a very conventional person. Tony, open the door. Hello? Couldn't you sleep? No, I couldn't. Me either. May I come in? Sure. I want to talk to you anyway. As a matter of fact, I want to talk to you too. Lock the door, Tony. Huh? Why? Oh, well, Jim's kind of fussy, you know. He's terribly jealous. Mm-hm. Why? Oh, Tony, don't be so naive. I think I'll leave it unlocked. Oh, all right. Now, what do you want to talk to me about, darling? Well, I-- What's the matter with you? Well, nothing. Why, darling? I don't know. Well, anyway, darling, I have a swell job in South America, and I want you to go with me. Well, maybe if I have the time, I will. If you have the time, what do you mean? I want you to go as my wife. Oh, that is necessary, Tony. Huh? Well, I could pose as your wife. It'd only be for a month or so. Lydia, are you out of your head? Oh, no, but after all I do owe you something. You know, in your turn, you spent a lot of money and attention on me. And in all honesty, I feel you're entitled to something. Kiss me, Tony. Hey, hey, stop there. No, wait, wait, wait, wait! Oh, Tony, darling. Lydia, what's come over you? Oh, nothing. I am just feeling grateful at someone. You opened my eyes last night. Come over here, honey. Now, I prefer to remain where I am. If you can behave decently, would you mind telling me what's gotten into you? I want to make you happy. I'll go to South America with you for two months, if you want. Lydia, go and sit down. Tell me, darling. Stop chasing me. Oh, darling. Let's go away. Tony, are you hurt? No. No, I'm all right. Say, listen, what's going on? What's the matter, darling? When you've changed, you never acted like this. You never really knew me. I guess I didn't. All right, Lydia, you win. I win? Yes. I don't care what anyone thinks. Right or wrong, I'm going to do it your way. Huh? Sure, we're strong. We can defy a convention. Now, Tony, wait a minute. Kiss me, Lydia. Tony, take it easy. Oh, darling, kiss me. No, no, stop. I love you. No, no, stop chasing me. I don't care. Tony, stop. Don't let me alone. Darling, you're left alone. Damn. Let alone, you're here. Get out of here. This doesn't concern you. Get away from me. What is this? I'll tell you what it is. She was trying to let you down easy, see? What do you mean by that? She was trying to make you go away. Then all this, Lydia? Yes. Oh, I get it. Oh, can't you see you're in the way? Now, why don't you be a good sport and stop annoying her? Huh? Quit always fooling around and get out. Particularly as Lydia and I are going away on my boat tomorrow. Is that what you want? Yes. OK. Good luck, Lydia. How do you like it, Lydia? I love it. Have you ever been sailing before? No, it's glorious. You know, once again, I'm wondering if I was right. In doing what? In forcing the issue last night when you were upset. Why, I've practically made you say what I wanted to hear. I wouldn't have said it if I hadn't meant it. Say, we're going to have a bit of a blow. What? I think we're going to have a storm. What do you think going to help? [LAUGHTER] [SINGING] Oh, blow the man down, ball is knocking right down. Away, hey, blow the man down. [SINGING] Hi, Lydia. Lydia, how do you feel? Huh? Oh, blow on fine. As I go, I do help your sea legs in no time. You know, it's like getting used to horseback riding again. Yeah, I've never been horseback riding. [LAUGHTER] Oh. Hey, whoa, whoa. Get up there, boy. What happened? I fell off my horse. [LAUGHTER] Come on, Lydia. Come on, sing. Where? Sing. That'll fix you up. I don't think so. Ah, sure it will. Oh, blow the man down, ball is-- come on, come on. Oh, blow the man. The blow the man-- oh, that's a girl. Oh, knock him right down. Away, hey, blow the man down. Away, hey, blow the man down, ball is knocking right down. Give me some time, oh, blow the man down. Give me some time, oh, blow the man down. Hey, Jim, I don't think so. Hey, blow the man down. Jim, please. Oh, Jim, please stop it. What's the matter? I want to go home. Take me home. Oh, stop it. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, Thanks, Jim, and goodbye. This is it, huh? You know he'll jip you all over again. Maybe, maybe he will. You had the moon, you know, but you're trading it in for an apron and a vacuum cleaner. No, I need him, Jim. Uh-huh. Well, I'm still jealous, see? And don't you think I won't be back? Probably on your 10th anniversary. You'll really be needing legal advice, then. Goodbye, thanks, and all the luck. Oh, Tony has it all. That's so long. Mrs. Kenyon, welcome home. Thank you, Mrs. Kenyon. Where's Mr. Kenyon? He's gone, madam. Just a little while ago. And where? I don't know, madam. He said something about Pier 36, madam. Oh. I'm sorry, madam. Oh, but I've got to stop him, so you don't get me a taxi quick. [MUSIC PLAYING] Let me prove, please. Tony, please, I've got to get through. Tony, Tony, it's me. It's Nadia. Nadia? Tony. Nadia, what in the world? Oh, Tony, I'm back. Oh, darling, don't ever let me go. I'll never, never do it. Oh, sweet. Oh, come on, we've got a rush. Tony. Don't stop the talk. We'll be married on the boat. Oh, but darling, listen. Come on, come on. Oh, darling, you're-- Listen, I know what's good for you. A boat trip, salt water, you need it. Come on. Oh, Tony, darling. [MUSIC PLAYING] [CHEERING AND APPLAUSE] When a play involves Claudette Colbert, Ray Milan, then Brian, a hern, we can be sure of one thing, good acting. And that always deserves a curtain call. Thank you, CB. It certainly seems natural to be working for you again. You know, I had to come here to discover that you can work in a de mill production entirely on dry land. You see, and reap the wild wind, there was a hurricane, a fight, a wreck, somebody falling overboard every day. What do you do for exercise in between? Yes, no joke, Brian. I've been in several of those quiet pictures of CB. No, I didn't mind that, but it was all good acting in a diving suit that weighed 175 pounds. I thought you were quite graceful, Ray. Tell me, CB. Unbeginners use your little shaky the first time they go down for a dive. Yes, they are. When Ray'd been underwater about 15 minutes and called up to me on his helmet telephone, I was sure he'd had enough. Well, that's a long stretch underwater. Oh, Ray wasn't frightened. All he wanted was a drink of water. Yeah, CB had a sound out for it. So I don't know, I hear you're starting a picture from Paramount basically. Mm-hmm, Preston Sturgis is directing. I'm really looking forward to it, because I thought his Sullivan's travels was one of the outstanding pictures of the year. Preston Sturgis is one of the outstanding directors of the year. Well, when one great director praises another, that's new, CB. Now, what I have to say about Lux Soap may not be news, because I've been saying it for years, but it's always worth repeating. I think Lux Soap is a grand complexion can. I use it all the time. From you, Claudette, that gives Lux Soap the Blue Ribbon. Well, what are you going to have next week, CB? A roaring drama of New York, Brian. The Warner Brothers hit picture, City for Conquest. And our stars will be Alice Faye and Robert Preston. It's the story of a boy and girl who see the big town as a challenge. Something to be beaten by courage and strength. But they discover that love has something to do with it, too. Before New York becomes their City for Conquest. I know your audience will enjoy it, CB. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night. [APPLAUSE] Stars like you are responsible for these good night. [MUSIC PLAYING] [APPLAUSE] Our sponsor, the makers of Lux Soap, join me in inviting you to be with us again next Monday night. When the Lux Radio Theater presents Alice Faye and Robert Preston in City for Conquest, this essentially will be the name of saying good night to you from Hollywood. [APPLAUSE] Cornette told their services tonight have been donated to the Red Cross. She is currently making the Paramount Picture Palm Beach Story. And Ray Milan will soon be seen in Paramount's The Lady Has Plans. The Paramount Picture Skylock was produced and directed by Mark Sandwich. Heard in tonight's play were Wally Mayer as George, Thomas Mills as Theodore, Toni Carlton as Myrtle, and Leo Cleary, Dick Elliot at Woodmar and Doris Cedarhall. Tune in next Monday night to wear Alice Faye and Robert Preston in City for Conquest. Our music was directed by Lewis Silver's. And your announcer has been Melgo Ruig. [APPLAUSE] This is the Columbia Broadcasting System. [APPLAUSE] [BLANK_AUDIO]