Beau Brummel: The Dandy Who Defied a King

In Lux Radio Theater’s "Beau Brummel: The Dandy Who Defied a King", Robert Montgomery stars as George “Beau” Brummell, the ultimate Regency-era fashion icon whose wit, charm, and daring defiance of royalty made him both a legend and a tragic figure. Joined by Madge Evans as the spirited Marianna Vincent, this adaptation brings to life the rise and fall of the man who once dictated fashion in England and dared to challenge the very prince who empowered him. As Brummel dances between love, social ambition, and ruin, his story unfolds with elegance and heartbreak—culminating in a poignant portrait of pride, romance, and loss. With an all-star supporting cast, period-perfect dialogue, and the lush backdrop of 1820s London, this episode is a dazzling showcase of character, costume, and consequence. Cast Members: Robert Montgomery, Madge Evans, Leo G. Carroll, Bramwell Fletcher, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Edwin Maxwell, Mrs. Wallace Reid (guest), Cecil B. DeMille, Louis Silvers