1946 Mercury Summer Theatre (part 2)


(3.6 stars; 8 reviews)

Welles and the Mercury revisit some favorite broadcasts from the 1930s and offer some new stories as well. This series features a variety of adaptations and original stories, showcasing the talents of Orson Welles and his team.

Notable episodes include adaptations of works by Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and William Shakespeare, among others. The music for the series was composed by Bernard Herrmann, adding a rich auditory experience to the performances.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

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Abednego the Slave 29:14
I'm a Fool - The Tell-Tale Heart 30:01
Moby Dick 30:32
The Apple Tree 28:36
Scenes from King Lear 30:06

Reviews

Yay Mercury


(5 stars)

Part 1 is here: http://www.archive.org/details/1946MercurySummerTheatre