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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 48 MIN

Mercury Theatre on the Air – “Julius Caesar” (Historical Radio Drama, 1938)

from Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air | Old Time Radio · host Old Time Retro Radio

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A powerful adaptation of Julius Caesar, brought to life by Mercury Theatre on the Air in one of its most ambitious broadcasts. Originally airing on September eleventh, nineteen thirty-eight, this episode transforms the political intrigue of ancient Rome into a gripping audio drama. The story follows the rise and fall of Caesar, the conspiracy against him, and the consequences that reshape an empire. Directed by Orson Welles, this production is known for its intense pacing, modernized tone, and cinematic sound design. The broadcast reflects the tensions of its time, drawing subtle parallels between Roman politics and the growing unrest of the late nineteen thirties. Through powerful performances and immersive storytelling, this episode stands as one of the defining moments in early radio drama. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Mercury Theatre on the Air and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #MercuryTheatre #JuliusCaesar #ClassicDrama #GoldenAgeRadio

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A powerful adaptation of Julius Caesar, brought to life by Mercury Theatre on the Air in one of its most ambitious broadcasts. Originally airing on September eleventh, nineteen thirty-eight, this episode transforms the political intrigue of ancient Rome into a gripping audio drama. The story follows the rise and fall of Caesar, the conspiracy against him, and the consequences that reshape an empire. Directed by Orson Welles, this production is known for its intense pacing, modernized tone, and cinematic sound design. The broadcast reflects the tensions of its time, drawing subtle parallels between Roman politics and the growing unrest of the late nineteen thirties. Through powerful performances and immersive storytelling, this episode stands as one of the defining moments in early radio drama. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Mercury Theatre on the Air and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #MercuryTheatre #JuliusCaesar #ClassicDrama #GoldenAgeRadio

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