Mildred Pierce

Lux presents Hollywood. Leaver Brothers Company, the makers of Lux Flakes, bring you the Lux Radio Theatre, starring Rosalind Russell and Zachary Scott in Mildred Pierce. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer Mr. William Keel. Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen.

Thinking back over the unforgettable characters, we've seen and emotion pictures of recent years, I'm certain that high on your list and mine will be Mildred Pierce. She was brought to life first in James M. Cain's realistic and inspired book and then in Warner Brothers' magnificent film.

A mother's love for her children has always been a great subject for drama. To Mildred Pierce, it's a love that means more than life itself and tonight her poignant story is brought to us by the artistry of Rosalind Russell as she co-stars with Zachary Scott.

An achievement like Mildred Pierce will always be outstanding in the film world and is brought to you tonight by Lux Flakes, a product that tops in quality too. You're the final judge in both cases and your verdict on Lux Flakes keeps it at the top of the domestic hit parade.

Our stars are on stage and here's the curtain for tonight's play, starring Rosalind Russell as Mildred Pierce and Zachary Scott as Monty. Only coincidence that a police car happens to be cruising by this lonely stretch of road along the Pacific Ocean not far from Malibu Beach.

There's a house on the beach and a man is just leaving. Hey, where are you, Mr. Cole? Oh, good evening, your officers. At the way of years we leave a house, smash a window and jump.

I'm an eccentric. Don't make any sense, Mr. Okay, but you're not going to believe me. Hang on, you won't Frank. I'll take a look at the house. Who's in there, Mr. Cole? Oh, nobody. What's your name?