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Host

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Dan Seymour

Cast›

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Carl Frank

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Davidson Taylor

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Frank Readick

Kenny Delmar

Orson Welles

Professor Pierson

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Revenge On The Shadow

A crime boss (with a marked foreign accent) plans to kill the Shadow, with the help of his old enemies and by using Margo Lane! The show being syndicated, the date above is subjec

Ep 131 · Sunday, July 31, 1938 · 29:33

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The Hitch-Hiker

A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity.

Ep 11 · Wednesday, September 2, 1942 · 29:32

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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

Ep 448 · Monday, September 11, 1944 · 61:09

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.

Ep 200 · Wednesday, November 13, 1940 · 29:31

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Deadly Crystal Matter

Mrs. Weatherwell's jewels have been stolen; they were worth $300,000! Johnny nearly has a traffic accident with a beautiful woman, then sits next to her on an airplane, then meets

Ep 808 · Sunday, September 23, 1962 · 23:12

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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.

Ep 42 · Tuesday, October 14, 1952 · 26:22

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The Mercury Theatre on the Air

Treasure Island

Second show of the series. An excellent adaptation of the classic adventure tale. This program is also known as, "First Person, Singular."

Ep 2 · Monday, July 18, 1938 · 63:54

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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."

Ep 4 · Monday, August 1, 1938 · 62:52

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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

Ep 9 · Monday, September 5, 1938 · 57:25

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Dracula

The first show of the series, which is also known as, "FirstPerson, Singular."

Ep 1 · Monday, July 11, 1938 · 55:46

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Around the World in 80 Days

An original adaption by Orson Welles of the story of Phileas Fogg, the eternally punctual Englishman.

Ep 16 · Sunday, October 23, 1938 · 57:03

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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

Ep 8 · Monday, August 29, 1938 · 59:00

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  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

Mercury Theater 1938-10-30 - 17) War Of The Worlds.mp3

The Mercury Theatre on the Air, Episode 17

War of the Worlds

Sunday, October 30, 1938 · 51:25

The Mercury Theatre on the Air, Episode 17

War of the Worlds

Sunday, October 30, 1938 · 51:25

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Ep 19430202 · Tuesday, February 2, 1943 · 29:36

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Pickwick Papers

Announced as the twentieth show of the series. Very English and very 19th century stories of jolly olde England.

Ep 20 · Sunday, November 20, 1938 · 61:21

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,

Ep 3 · Monday, July 25, 1938 · 59:33

That night in history

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  1. The Jack Benny ProgramJack Throws a Halloween PartyEpisode 308
  2. The Mercury Theatre on the AirWar of the WorldsCurrently listeningEpisode 17
  3. The ShadowThe Isle of FearEpisode 144

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