Friday Night Noir - Dracula - Orson Welles

Welcome, dear listeners, to another thrilling episode of "Friday Night Noir" on Vintage Classic Radio. Tonight, we transport you back to a chilling summer evening on July 11th, 1938, when the radio waves resonated with the haunting tale of the quintessential vampire, "Dracula". This gripping rendition was brought to life by the illustrious "Mercury Theatre On the Air", with the incomparable Orson Welles at the helm. Set against the eerie backdrop of Eastern Europe, a menacing castle stands tall, its very presence inducing terror in the hearts of the village below. The castle is the abode of Count Dracula, the ancient bloodthirsty vampire. Our story unfolds as the unsuspecting English solicitor, Jonathan Harker, ventures into this castle, only to unveil the petrifying reality of its inhabitant. But as Dracula sets sights on fresh grounds, the narrative hurtles towards England, pitching us into a desperate race against time to thwart the vampire's malevolent spread and safeguard Harker's loved ones. Bram Stoker's masterful novel is translated to radio with suspense and drama, carrying listeners from the desolate landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains right to the heart of bustling London where the eternal battle between good and evil crescendos. In this auditory masterpiece, Orson Welles brilliantly dons the dual roles of the sinister Count Dracula and the resolute Dr. Arthur Seward. Meanwhile, the talented George Coulouris lends his voice to Jonathan Harker, painting the picture of a man ensnared in a web of horror and mystery. Join us for a night of classic radio horror that promises to send shivers down your spine!