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Lux Redux: Hollywood's Timeless Theater

Madame Butterfly: Love and Honor Across Oceans

Posted December 18, 2024 · 61 min

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Discover the poignant romance of Lux Radio Theater's "Madame Butterfly: Love and Honor Across Oceans", starring Grace Moore as Cho Cho San (Butterfly) and Cary Grant as Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton. Based on David Belasco’s play and Puccini’s iconic opera, this emotional tale unfolds in Japan, where Butterfly’s unwavering love for Pinkerton faces the ultimate test of loyalty, tradition, and heartbreak. With stellar performances, including Pedro de Cordova as the Bonzo and Merrick Windheim as Goro, this timeless drama captures the complexities of love and sacrifice across cultures.

Cast Members: Grace Moore, Cary Grant, Pedro de Cordova, Merrick Windheim, Crawford Kent, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille.

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