Alice Adams: Dreams, Dignity, and a Dance of Class

In Lux Radio Theatre’s elegant New Year broadcast, “Alice Adams: Dreams, Dignity, and a Dance of Class”, Claudette Colbert stars as Alice Adams, a charming and determined young woman from a modest background who longs for a better life—and love with a wealthy young man, Arthur Russell, played by Fred MacMurray. Adapted from Booth Tarkington’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this bittersweet drama explores the social pressures and quiet battles faced by a woman caught between fantasy and reality. As Alice tries to elevate her social standing through poise and pretense, her ambitions are put to the test when her family’s secrets—and her own honesty—threaten to undo everything. With standout performances from Walter Connolly and Ann Shoemaker, this timeless tale captures the yearning, pride, and vulnerability of a woman chasing love and respect in a world that judges by appearances. Cast Members: Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Walter Connolly, Ann Shoemaker, Benny Baker, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille Special Guest: Ruth Chatterton (actress and aviator)