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Arch Oboler's Plays

By: Arch Oboler, Original Radio Broadcast
Narrated by: James Cagney, Burgess Meredith, Edmund Gwenn, Eddie Cantor, Old Time Radio
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Summary

An unprepossessing little man in a sweatshirt and sneakers set the world of radio ablaze in the late 1930s with a startling new vision of what radio drama could be. Eight decades later, his work is still fresh, powerful, and brilliantly original.

Experience radio drama at its best with Arch Oboler's Plays. These 21 outstanding productions of unforgettable stories (including several rare episodes) feature top stars: James Cagney, Burgess Meredith, Madame Alla Nazimova, Greer Garson, Edmund Gwenn, Eddie Cantor, and more!

Episodes include: The Word 05-27-39; The Ivory Tower 07-08-39; And Adam Begot 09-09-39; This Precious Freedom 12-30-39; Money, Money, Money 01-06-40; Special to Hollywood 02-03-40; Johnny Got His Gun 03-09-40; Strange Morning 04-05-45; The House I Live In 04-26-45; Night 06-07-45; Mr. Pyle 06-14-45; The Naked Mountain 06-21-45; The Truth 06-28-45; My Chicago 07-26-45; Parade 08-02-45; History of a Mug 08-09-45; Mirage 09-06-45; Mr. Miller 10-04-45; The Visitor from Hades 10-10-64; The Day Sinatra Got Fat 10-24-64; Him or Me 12-26-64

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Arch Oboler. All Rights Reserved. For home use only. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited. Manufactured under exclusive license from the Arch Oboler Estate by Radio Spirits. (P)2020 Arch Oboler. All Rights Reserved. For home use only. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited. Manufactured under exclusive license from the Arch Oboler Estate by Radio Spirits.
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Enjoyed all the play's they are both interesting and refreshing given that some are produced 50years ago ..

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