Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air - "Julius Caesar" (Old Time Radio, 1938)

Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air presents “Julius Caesar,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 11, 1938. Episode 10 adapts William Shakespeare’s political tragedy, directed by Orson Welles, who stars as Brutus alongside Martin Gabel as Cassius and George Coulouris as Mark Antony.In ancient Rome, Caesar’s rising power stirs unease among senators and citizens alike. As loyalties are tested and public tensions mount, Brutus and Cassius confront urgent questions of ambition, duty, and the future of the republic. The production incorporates news-style commentary by H. V. Kaltenborn.Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air 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 Introduction00:43 Original Broadcast01:07:17 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio