DRACULA Mercury Theater Orson Welles (1938)

In the 1938 radio drama The Mercury Theatre on the Air Presents Orson Welles as Count Dracula, Orson Welles directed and starred in a compelling adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic horror novel Dracula. The episode, part of a series known for adapting literary works into thrilling broadcasts, features Welles both as the enigmatic vampire Count Dracula and as Dr. Seward, one of the story's primary narrators. This chilling production follows the ominous tale of Jonathan Harker’s journey to Transylvania, where he becomes entangled in Dracula’s dark plans, and the Count’s subsequent arrival in England, where he brings terror to Lucy Westenra and Mina Harker. Dr. Seward, Mina's husband Jonathan, and the eccentric yet brilliant Professor Van Helsing must come together to combat Dracula's menacing influence.
The broadcast heightens the novel’s gothic atmosphere with haunting sound effects and tense dialogue, capturing the terror and allure of Dracula in a condensed format. This version captivated audiences, enhancing Dracula's legend and solidifying Welles' reputation for innovating within the radio drama medium.
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