Tag: Sea Adventure

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Words at War: The Ship (Encore) (A0106)

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Today’s Adventure:

A British light cruiser escorts a desperately needed convoy to Malta when the Italian fleet appears on the horizon, threatening to overwhelm the outnumbered Allied force. As the officers and crew of the HMS Artemis face impossible odds, courage, discipline, and tactical ingenuity are put to the ultimate test.

Original Radio Broadcast: July 24, 1943

Originating from New York

Program: Words at War

Based on the novel The Ship by C. S. Forester.

Starring House Jameson, Alan Bunce, Victor Beecroft, Sid Cassel, Humphrey Davis, Eon McAllister, Shirley Oliver, and Alfred Shirley

Adapted for radio by Edmund Bernbreier

Original music by Frank Black

Directed by Joseph Losey

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Mercury Theater: Treasure Island (AWR0280)

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Today’s Story: Jim Hawkins acquires a treasure map and is named cabin boy on The Hispanola where he encounters adventures, pirates, and mutiny.

Original Air Date: July 18, 1938

Originating in New York

Starring: Orson Welles as Long John Silver Agnes Moorehead, Arthur Anderson, Dan Seymour, George Coulouris

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World’s Great Novels: Kidnapped Part Two (AWR0277)

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Today: A Jacobite takes refuge on the ship and pays for passage. David faces a moment of decision when the Captain asks him to help murder their guest.

Original Air Date: May 7, 1948

Originating in Chicago

Starring: Phil Fine as David Balfour, Larry Alexander as Alan Brechk Stewart, Jess Pugh, Marvin Piesner, Cliff Norton, Charles Mountain, and Fred Smith

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World’s Great Novels: Kidnapped, Part One (AWR0276)

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Today’s Story:

David Balfour’s father has died and left him a letter of introduction to his uncle in the Scottish lowlands. He finds his uncle an odd man with a bad reputation who hides many secrets.

Original Air Date: April 30, 1948

Originating from Chicago

Starring: Phil Fine as David Balfour; Sherman Marks; Jess Pugh; Marvin Peisner; Arthur Peterson; Cornelius Pevuls, Hilda Graham, Howard Hall

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