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Episode description: Presented by Campbell Playhouse, the 1939 radio play, "Private Lives" starring Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence, broadcasted by CBS on October 22, 1939, follows the story of a divorced couple, Elyot and Amanda, who discover they are staying in adjacent hotel rooms while on their honeymoons with their new partners. Despite the misunderstandings and complications that arise, the two ultimately re-establish their deep love for one another.
Broadcast date: October 22nd 1939
Home station: CBS
Notable Cast:
Noel Coward as Elyot Chase
Gertrude Lawrence as Amanda Prynne
Adele Dixon as Sybil Chase
Peter Gravesas Victor Prynne
Mabel Constanduros as Louise
Claud Allister as The Waiter
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