Without a doubt, Frances Farmer has been and always will be my favorite actress. Though it's been said her finest work was in the Theatre and she despised Hollywood, ironically it is through her films that allow us to best remember her.

Below are audio clips from two 1937 Lux Radio Theatre broadcasts and a 1958 broadcast all recorded in RealAudio format (unless noted). Her voice is as distinctive as her beauty.

Radio Theatre

Courtesy of Jack Randall Earles

On the Radio - Kate Smith Presents

Frances Farmer, Errol Flynn and Cecil B. DeMille discuss upcoming projects - June 7, 1937 - 270k

British Agent Stephen Locke introduces himself while Russian Spy Elena talks of the Revolution! - 236k

Locke and Elena meet again - 71k (wav)

Locke and Elena take a drive and? kiss! - 288k

Elena betrays Locke - 139k

Locke and Elena talk of leaving Russia - 94k (wav)

Locke acts on another chance to help England - 169k

Elena receives new orders from Pavlov - 220k

Cecil B. DeMille calls Frances Farmer the "screen's outstanding find of 1936" during the cast introduction - 131k

Nurse Barbara talks with Dr. George Ferguson after he treats a patient - 169k

Barbara visits Dr. Ferguson to get some medical notes - 239k

The dedicated nurse and doctor kiss, then decide to go out on the town - 272k

Frances offers her sincere thanks - 225k (wav)

Sisters with Cathy Lewis

Audio obtained thru Jerry Haendiges Productions

Frances orders a casket - 346k