Escape - "The Man Who Would Be King - Ben Wright - - 2" (Old Time Radio, 1948)

Escape presents “The Man Who Would Be King,” originally broadcast on CBS on August 1, 1948. Episode 48 adapts Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale, with Ben Wright starring in this return performance.In British India, soldiers of fortune Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan announce an audacious plan to cross the northern frontier and make themselves kings in a remote mountain land. With rifles, disguises, and a solemn pact, they set out on a dangerous journey where ambition and unfamiliar customs raise the stakes. Norman Macdonnell produced and directed this adaptation by Les Crutchfield.Old Time Radio Stories presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:55 Original Broadcast30:25 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-stories-old-time-radio--7218844/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio