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The Shadow
The Bride of Death
The Shadow tries to prevent a human sacrifice after a minister and ten parishioners are killed by "The Prophet," a villian who can't die. This story was repeated on "The Shadow" o
Suspense
Sorry, Wrong Number
An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.
Lux Radio Theatre
Break of Hearts
This is a rehearsal recording. A romance about a great orchestra conductor and his stormy marriage with a beautiful composer. The program closing at this rehearsal was apparently
Cavalcade of America
Dr Franklin Goes to Court
In Dr. Franklin Goes to Court, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams navigate the complexities of early American diplomacy during a crucial peace conference with British forces. Their mission is fraught with challenges as they seek to secure support for the struggling colonies.
X Minus One
$1000 a Plate
Astronomers on Mars face a crisis when fireworks disrupt their research. They must convince local casino owners to stop the displays before it's too late.
The Black Museum
The White Boxes ( Small White Boxes)
In The White Boxes, Orson Welles explores a murder case involving a seemingly innocent object: small white boxes that contained arsenic. The story unfolds through the trial of Madeline Smith, who is accused of poisoning her lover.
The Mercury Theatre on the Air
The Thirty Nine Steps
A spy story based on the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock movie. See cat. #10630 for a rehearsal recording of the program. This series is also known as, "First Person, Singular."
The Mercury Theatre on the Air
The Count of Monte Cristo
Eighth show of the series. The favorite story about a young lad who enters a dungeon, and years later emerges as the fabulously wealthy Count. The series was also known as, "Firs
The Mercury Theatre on the Air
The Man Who Was Thursday
Announced as the ninth and last show of the series. A most confusing and wonderful show and story. Exciting, dramatic, puzzling, a second hearing is wanted immediately. This ser
The Mercury Theatre on the Air
A Tale of Two Cities
The third show of the series. Orson Welles subsequently played the same role on The Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of March 26, 1945 (see cat. #10444). This series is also known as,
The Mercury Theatre on the Air
War of the Worlds
The most famous radio show of all time. Mars invades New Jersey.
The Mercury Theatre on the Air
Pickwick Papers
Announced as the twentieth show of the series. Very English and very 19th century stories of jolly olde England.
