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Following the infamous brawl for her affections between actors Tom Neal and Franchot Tone in Hollywood, actress Barbara Payton went on a multi-city promotional tour for her film, "Drums in the Deep South". While in Durham, NC., Barbara did this five-minute interview with a local radio station.

This very rare recording is being shared here for the first time by me, John O'Dowd (Barbara's biographer). I hope you will enjoy hearing the "real" Barbara as much as I do. As you will see, she was a very intelligent and witty person, with a light and playful side to her personality. I especially like her comment at the end of the interview when the announcer asks Barbara if she would come back to Durham sometime and bring Franchot Tone with her. Barbara's response is honest and actually quite charming! I also like the inflection in her voice when she says the word "bye". It's very contemporary-sounding, I think.

Enjoy this rare interview with the beautiful and talented Barbara Payton.