Florence Desmond
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Florence Desmond.
Luxury: Family photo album
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Music Played
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Orchestra: Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Andr茅 Kostelanetz Orchestra
Chant of the Weed
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Lena Horne
The Lady is a Tramp
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David Rose & His Orchestra - Laura
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Paul Dukas
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Orchestra: Paul Whiteman and his Concert Orchestra
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Jerome Kern
The Way You Look Tonight
Performer: Fred Astaire. Lyricist: Dorothy Fields. -
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Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (from On Your Toes)
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Morton Gould Orchestra
Stardust
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Luxury Choice
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Family photo album
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Florence Desmond |
Broadcast
- Fri 24 Oct 1952 18:20Home Service
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