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Florence Desmond

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Florence Desmond.

Luxury: Family photo album

40 minutes

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Fri 24 Oct 195218:20
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Music Played

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

    Orchestra: Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • André Kostelanetz Orchestra

    Chant of the Weed

  • Lena Horne

    The Lady is a Tramp

  • David Rose & His Orchestra - Laura

  • Paul Dukas

    The Sorcerer's Apprentice

    Orchestra: Paul Whiteman and his Concert Orchestra

  • Jerome Kern

    The Way You Look Tonight

    Performer: Fred Astaire. Lyricist: Dorothy Fields.

  • Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra

    Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (from On Your Toes)

  • Morton Gould Orchestra

    Stardust

  • Luxury Choice

    • Family photo album

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestFlorence Desmond

Broadcast

  • Fri 24 Oct 195218:20
    Home Service

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