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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 1H 1M

Mercury Theatre on the Air – “The Thirty Nine Steps” (Radio Drama, 1938)

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

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, presented by Mercury Theatre on the Air. This episode features “The Thirty Nine Steps,” a suspenseful radio adaptation of the famous espionage thriller, originally broadcast on August first, nineteen thirty-eight. Starring Orson Welles, this dramatic production delivers intrigue, danger, and international conspiracy through powerful performances and atmospheric storytelling. Mercury Theatre on the Air was known for its bold adaptations of literary classics and its innovative approach to radio drama. This episode showcases the tension, pacing, and cinematic imagination that made the series one of the most influential programs of its era. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #RadioDrama #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, presented by Mercury Theatre on the Air. This episode features “The Thirty Nine Steps,” a suspenseful radio adaptation of the famous espionage thriller, originally broadcast on August first, nineteen thirty-eight. Starring Orson Welles, this dramatic production delivers intrigue, danger, and international conspiracy through powerful performances and atmospheric storytelling. Mercury Theatre on the Air was known for its bold adaptations of literary classics and its innovative approach to radio drama. This episode showcases the tension, pacing, and cinematic imagination that made the series one of the most influential programs of its era. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #RadioDrama #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio

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